Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 2:29PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 3, 2026 - 12:29pm
Expires:
July 3, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 228 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms
capable of producing waterspouts over marine areas along a line
extending from near Chauvin to near Cocodrie. Movement was northwest
at 5 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...
Dulac, Montegut, Chauvin, Cocodrie, Tambour Bay Buoy, and Lumcon
Center Buoy.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Conditions are favorable for the development of brief funnel clouds
or weak waterspouts near marine areas. These waterspouts are
typically weak and short-lived, but they can still pose a hazard to
boaters and anyone near the water.
Do not apporach a waterspout. If one moves towards your location,
move indoors. If you are on the water, seek safe harbor immediately.
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:
Lower Terrebonne
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: