Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 25 at 4:10PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 25, 2026 - 2:10pm
Expires:
June 25, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 410 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing waterspouts over marine areas near Myrtle Grove,
or 12 miles south of Belle Chasse, moving northwest at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Waterspouts, wind gusts up to 40 to 50 mph, and penny size
hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally
hazardous waters. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs
and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor
objects is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Jean Lafitte, Myrtle Grove, Lafitte, and Barataria.
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 Plaquemines; Central Plaquemines; Lower Plaquemines; Central Jefferson; Coastal Jefferson
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: