Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 12:05AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 30, 2026 - 10:05pm
Expires:
June 30, 2026 - 10:45pm
Description:
At 1205 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Grand Isle, moving southwest at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Grand Isle, Leeville, and Port Fourchon.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Coastal Jefferson; Lower Lafourche
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: