Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 7 at 2:39PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 7, 2026 - 12:39pm
Expires:
July 7, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 237 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms generally along a line from near Henderson to near
Addis. These storms are moving northeast at 10 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...
Addis, Brusly, Livonia, Maringouin, Fordoche, Rosedale, Grosse Tete,
Ramah, Erwinville, and Lottie.
This includes Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 127 and
149.
Instruction:
If outdoors, seek shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is also occurring with these
storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek
a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Pointe Coupee; Iberville; West Baton Rouge
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: