Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 2 at 4:22PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 2, 2026 - 2:22pm
Expires:
July 2, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 422 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Sorrento, or near Gonzales, moving northwest at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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...
Gonzales, Sorrento, French Settlement, Port Vincent, Prairieville,
and Geismar.
This includes Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 171 and
187.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
East Baton Rouge; St. James; Northern Livingston; Southern Livingston; Western Ascension; Eastern Ascension
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: