Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 3:55PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 1:55pm
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 354 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing waterspouts over marine areas over Violet, or
near Chalmette, moving southeast at 25 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...
New Orleans, Chalmette, Avondale, Marrero, Harvey, Timberlane, Belle
Chasse, Metairie, Port Sulphur, Jefferson, Gretna, Harahan, Westwego,
Jean Lafitte, Lake Catherine, Poydras, River Ridge, Myrtle Grove,
Ama, and Pointe A La Hache.
This includes Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 233 and
237.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm 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; Southeast St. Tammany; Western Orleans; Eastern Orleans; Upper Jefferson; Upper Plaquemines; Central Plaquemines; Lower Plaquemines; Central Jefferson; Coastal Jefferson; Central St. Charles; Lower St. Charles
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: