Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 17 at 7:54PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 5:54pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 754 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing funnel clouds and landspouts 12 miles southeast
of Ponchatoula, or 16 miles northeast of Laplace, moving north at 30
mph.
HAZARD...Landspouts and funnel clouds.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...If a funnel cloud briefly touches down or a landspout
impacts your area, minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Hammond, Ponchatoula, Robert, and W Lk Pontchartrain Buoy.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 12 between mile markers 38 and 53.
Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 10 and 30.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Conditions are favorable for the development of weak, brief funnel
clouds. This type of funnel cloud is harmless, but on rare occasions
they can briefly touch down, producing wind gusts over 50 mph. If a
funnel cloud is spotted move indoors or to safe harbor and report
your sighting to the National Weather Service.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
St. John The Baptist; Central Tangipahoa; Lower Tangipahoa; Southern Livingston
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: