Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 2 at 1:41PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 2, 2026 - 11:41am
Expires:
July 2, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 141 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing waterspouts over marine areas near Myrtle Grove,
or 17 miles west of Port Sulphur. This thunderstorm was nearly
stationary.
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...
Myrtle Grove and Lafitte.
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:
Central Plaquemines; Lower Plaquemines; Central Jefferson; Coastal Jefferson
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: