Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 11 at 2:03PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 11, 2026 - 12:03pm
Expires:
July 11, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 203 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms
capable of producing waterspouts over marine areas along a line
extending from near Lutcher to near Laplace. Movement was northwest
at 20 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...
Reserve, Laplace, Lutcher, Sorrento, French Settlement, Port Vincent,
Springfield, Whitehall, Garyville, and Killian.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 187 and 209.
Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 1 and 13.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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. James; St. John The Baptist; Lower Tangipahoa; Northern Livingston; Southern Livingston; Western Ascension; Eastern Ascension
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: