Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 1:05PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 11:05am
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 104 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms capable of producing funnel clouds along a line
extending from near Zachary to near Gardere. Movement was south at 15
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...
Baton Rouge, Zachary, Baker, Plaquemine, Port Allen, New Roads,
Jackson, St. Francisville, Oak Hills Place, St. Gabriel, Addis,
Brusly, White Castle, Gardere, Carville, Brownfields, Merrydale, and
Baton Rouge Airport.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 144 and 160.
Interstate 110 in Louisiana between mile markers 1 and 8.
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.
Heavy rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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 Feliciana; East Feliciana; Iberville; West Baton Rouge; East Baton Rouge
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: