Louisiana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/12/2026 02:37

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 12 at 4:37AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 12, 2026 - 2:37am
Expires: 
July 12, 2026 - 3:15am
Description: 
At 437 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 23 miles south of Amelia, or 26 miles south of Morgan City, moving north at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern Terrebonne Parish.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Upper Terrebonne; Lower Terrebonne
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA