Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 11 at 12:02PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 11, 2026 - 10:02am
Expires:
July 11, 2026 - 10:30am
Description:
At 1201 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Pointe A La Hache, or near Port Sulphur, moving southeast at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Port Sulphur, Boothville-venice, Boothville, Pointe A La Hache,
Empire, Buras, Buras-triumph, Venice, and Boothville Asos.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Lower Plaquemines
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: