Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 3:19PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 1:19pm
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 319 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms
capable of producing waterspouts over marine areas along a line
extending from near Convent to near Luling. Movement was southeast at
15 mph.
HAZARD...Waterspouts, wind gusts up to 40 to 50 mph, and half inch
hail.
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. Minor damage to outdoor
objects is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Gonzales, Donaldsonville, Napoleonville, Hahnville, Reserve, Laplace,
Gramercy, Lutcher, Sorrento, Montz, Luling, Garyville, Boutte,
Chackbay, Destrehan, Killona, Norco, Paradis, Des Allemands, and
Edgard.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 180 and 187.
Interstate 310 between mile markers 4 and 11.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
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:
Assumption; St. James; St. John The Baptist; Western Ascension; Eastern Ascension; Upper Lafourche; Upper St. Charles; Central St. Charles; Lower St. Charles
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: