Louisiana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/04/2026 03:12

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 5:12AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 4, 2026 - 3:12am
Expires: 
July 4, 2026 - 4:15am
Description: 
At 512 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts over marine areas 15 miles south of Amelia, or 17 miles south of Bayou Vista, moving northeast 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of west central Terrebonne 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: 
Lower Terrebonne
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA