Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 2:16PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 1, 2026 - 12:16pm
Expires:
July 1, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 216 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts over marine areas
along a line extending from near Montegut to 6 miles northwest of
Leeville. Movement was west at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts up to 40 to 50 mph.
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.
Locations impacted include...
Houma, Larose, Cut Off, Galliano, Lockport, Golden Meadow, Montegut,
Leeville, and Chauvin.
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:
Upper Lafourche; Lower Lafourche; Upper Terrebonne; Lower Terrebonne
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: