Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 3:21PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 1:21pm
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 321 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Eden Isle to 7 miles east of Laplace.
Movement was southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 to 50 mph and pea 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...
New Orleans, Kenner, Chalmette, Avondale, Metairie, Marrero, Harvey,
East New Orleans, Timberlane, Belle Chasse, Jefferson, Gretna,
Harahan, Westwego, Lake Catherine, River Ridge, Ama, St. Rose,
Elmwood, and Violet.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 216 and 256.
Interstate 310 between mile markers 1 and 3.
Interstate 510 between mile markers 1 and 3.
Interstate 610 between mile markers 1 and 4.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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:
Upper St. Bernard; Lower St. Bernard; Western Orleans; Eastern Orleans; Upper Jefferson; Upper Plaquemines; Central Plaquemines; Central Jefferson; Upper St. Charles; Central St. Charles; Lower St. Charles
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
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