Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 17 at 9:08PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 7:08pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
At 908 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms capable of producing funnel clouds over Norco, or near
Hahnville, moving north at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Funnel clouds and winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...If a funnel cloud briefly touches down, minor damage to
outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down
tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Reserve, Hahnville, Laplace, Killona, Norco, Paradis, Montz, Edgard,
Garyville, Boutte, Destrehan, Taft, New Sarpy, Luling, Wallace, Bayou
Gauche, Des Allemands, and Killian.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 198 and 219.
Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 1 and 14.
Interstate 310 between mile markers 4 and 11.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
St. John The Baptist; Southern Livingston; Upper St. Charles; Central St. Charles; Lower St. Charles
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: