Louisiana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/05/2026 14:57

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 4:57PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 5, 2026 - 2:57pm
Expires: 
July 5, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description: 
At 457 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bayou Sorrel, or 12 miles southwest of Plaquemine, moving southeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch 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... Bayou Sorrel.
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. Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until this storm passes.
Area Description: 
Iberville
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA