Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 9 at 5:57PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 9, 2026 - 3:57pm
Expires:
July 9, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 557 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Lettsworth to 7 miles
northwest of St. Francisville. Movement was northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
St. Francisville, Wakefield, Fort Adams, Spillman, and Lettsworth.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
If on or near marine areas, get out of the water and move indoors or
inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles from
the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not be
caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
these storms pass.
Area Description:
Pointe Coupee; West Feliciana; Wilkinson
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: