Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 25 at 12:59PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 25, 2026 - 10:59am
Expires:
June 25, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 1258 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing funnel clouds and waterspouts over Poydras, or
near Belle Chasse, moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Waterspouts and funnel clouds and winds in excess of 40
mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally
hazardous waters. 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, Harvey, Timberlane, Belle Chasse, Marrero,
Gretna, Woodmere, Violet, Terrytown, Meraux, Poydras, Estelle, and
Arabi.
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 St. Bernard; Lower St. Bernard; Western Orleans; Upper Jefferson; Upper Plaquemines; Central Plaquemines; Lower Plaquemines; Central Jefferson
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: