Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 20 at 5:42PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 20, 2026 - 3:42pm
Expires:
July 20, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 542 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms
capable of producing waterspouts over marine areas along a line
extending from 6 miles southwest of Bayou Cane to 6 miles northwest
of Cocodrie. Movement was south at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Waterspouts, winds in excess of 40 mph, and pea size hail.
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. Minor damage to outdoor
objects is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Houma, Dulac, Cocodrie, Chauvin, Bayou Cane, Tambour Bay Buoy, and
Lumcon Center Buoy.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Upper Terrebonne; Lower Terrebonne
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: