Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 1:37PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 1, 2026 - 11:37am
Expires:
July 1, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
At 137 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing waterspouts over marine areas near Paradis, or
near Hahnville, moving west at 5 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...
Hahnville, Paradis, Luling, Boutte, Destrehan, Taft, New Sarpy, St.
Rose, Ama, Norco, Killona, Bayou Gauche, and Des Allemands.
This includes Interstate 310 between mile markers 3 and 11.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Conditions are favorable for the development of brief funnel clouds
or weak waterspouts near marine areas. These waterspouts are
typically weak and short-lived, but they can still pose a hazard to
boaters and anyone near the water.
Do not apporach a waterspout. If one moves towards your location,
move indoors. If you are on the water, seek safe harbor immediately.
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:
St. John The Baptist; Upper Lafourche; Upper St. Charles; Central St. Charles; Lower St. Charles
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: