Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 25 at 12:30PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 25, 2026 - 10:30am
Expires:
June 25, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
At 1230 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing funnel clouds over Meraux, or near Chalmette,
moving east at 10 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...
New Orleans, Chalmette, Marrero, Harvey, Timberlane, Belle Chasse,
Gretna, Westwego, Woodmere, Violet, Terrytown, Meraux, Poydras,
Estelle, Arabi, and Bridge City.
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.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Upper St. Bernard; Lower St. Bernard; Western Orleans; Upper Jefferson; Upper Plaquemines; Central Plaquemines; Central Jefferson
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
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