Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 2:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 1, 2026 - 12:00pm
Expires:
July 1, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 159 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts over marine areas near
Paradis, or near Hahnville. These storms were nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Waterspouts, winds in excess of 40 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.
Area Description:
St. John The Baptist; Upper Lafourche; Upper St. Charles; Central St. Charles; Lower St. Charles
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: