Louisiana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/01/2026 11:42

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 1:42PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 1, 2026 - 11:42am
Expires: 
July 1, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description: 
At 142 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms capable of producing funnel clouds over Batchelor, or 9 miles northeast of Bayou Current, moving west at 15 mph. HAZARD...Funnel clouds, winds in excess of 40 mph, and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...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... Lettsworth and Batchelor.
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: 
Pointe Coupee; West Feliciana
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA