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
Sender: