Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 17 at 2:53PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 12:53pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 253 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 26 miles southeast of Burns Point to 30 miles
west of Cocodrie to 34 miles southwest of Dulac. Movement was
northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
These storms will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern
Terrebonne Parish.
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.
Area Description:
Upper Terrebonne; Lower Terrebonne
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: