Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 2 at 11:22AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 2, 2026 - 9:22am
Expires:
July 2, 2026 - 10:00am
Description:
At 1121 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Hahnville, moving northwest at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 35 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Reserve, Hahnville, Laplace, Killona, Norco, Paradis, Montz, Edgard,
Luling, Boutte, Destrehan, Taft, New Sarpy, St. Rose, Ama, Wallace,
Garyville, and Bayou Gauche.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 202 and 210, and
between mile markers 218 and 220.
Interstate 310 between mile markers 1 and 11.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is also occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
St. John The Baptist; Upper St. Charles; Central St. Charles; Lower St. Charles
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: