Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 10 at 12:58PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 10, 2026 - 10:58am
Expires:
July 10, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 1258 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing waterspouts over marine areas 14 miles southeast
of Ponchatoula, or 14 miles northeast of Laplace, moving north 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...
Ponchatoula and W Lk Pontchartrain Buoy.
This includes Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 8 and
27.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in New Orleans.
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:
St. John The Baptist; Lower Tangipahoa
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: