Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 7 at 3:14PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 7, 2026 - 1:14pm
Expires:
July 7, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 313 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Prairieville, or near Oak Hills Place, moving
south 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...
Gonzales, Oak Hills Place, St. Gabriel, Prairieville, Old Jefferson,
Village St. George, Geismar, Carville, and Gardere.
This includes Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 165 and
182.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking 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:
Iberville; East Baton Rouge; Northern Livingston; Western Ascension
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: