Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 11 at 4:07PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 11, 2026 - 2:07pm
Expires:
July 11, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 407 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms capable of producing funnel clouds over Erwinville, or
11 miles west of Port Allen, moving north at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Funnel clouds and wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...If a funnel cloud briefly touches down, minor damage to
outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down
tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Erwinville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Conditions are favorable for the development of weak, brief funnel
clouds. This type of funnel cloud is harmless, but on rare occasions
they can briefly touch down, producing wind gusts over 50 mph. If a
funnel cloud is spotted move indoors or to safe harbor and report
your sighting to the National Weather Service.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in New Orleans.
Area Description:
Pointe Coupee; West Baton Rouge
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: