Louisiana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/30/2026 20:33

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 30 at 10:33PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 30, 2026 - 8:33pm
Expires: 
June 30, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description: 
At 1032 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts over marine areas along a line extending from 18 miles northeast of Boothville to 19 miles east of Venice. Movement was southwest at 25 mph. HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts up to 50 mph. 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. Locations impacted include... Port Sulphur, Boothville-venice, Boothville, Empire, Buras, Buras-triumph, Venice, and Boothville Asos.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description: 
Lower Plaquemines
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA