Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 2 at 2:11PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 2, 2026 - 12:11pm
Expires:
July 2, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 211 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing funnel clouds near Melville, moving northwest at
15 mph.
HAZARD...Funnel clouds and winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...If a funnel cloud briefly touches down, minor damage to
outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down
tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of west central Pointe
Coupee Parish.
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:
Pointe Coupee
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: