Louisiana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/02/2026 11:40

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 2 at 1:40PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 2, 2026 - 11:40am
Expires: 
July 2, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description: 
At 140 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts over marine areas near Galliano, moving west at 10 mph. HAZARD...Waterspouts and winds in excess of 40 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... Galliano, Cut Off, and Montegut.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Lower Lafourche; Lower Terrebonne
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA