Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 7 at 4:46PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 7, 2026 - 2:46pm
Expires:
July 7, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 445 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Kenner, moving east at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 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,
Timberlane, Belle Chasse, Jefferson, Gretna, Harahan, Westwego, River
Ridge, Ama, St. Rose, Elmwood, Terrytown, Bridge City, and Waggaman.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 219 and 243.
Interstate 310 between mile markers 1 and 3.
Interstate 610.
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
stomrs. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek
a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Upper St. Bernard; Western Orleans; Upper Jefferson; Upper Plaquemines; Central Plaquemines; Central Jefferson; Upper St. Charles; Central St. Charles; Lower St. Charles
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: