Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 11 at 4:27PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 11, 2026 - 2:27pm
Expires:
July 11, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 427 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms capable of producing funnel clouds over Cut Off, moving
north at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Funnel clouds and winds in excess of 40 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...
Larose, Cut Off, and Galliano.
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:
Upper Lafourche; Lower Lafourche
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: