Louisiana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/20/2026 16:35

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 20 at 6:35PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 20, 2026 - 4:35pm
Expires: 
July 20, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description: 
At 635 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts over marine areas along a line extending from 13 miles southeast of Amelia to 13 miles west of Cocodrie. Movement was southwest at 15 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. These storms will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern Terrebonne Parish.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Lower Terrebonne
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA