Louisiana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/21/2026 12:23

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 2:23PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 21, 2026 - 12:23pm
Expires: 
July 21, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description: 
At 223 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing funnel clouds near Amelia, or near Stephensville, moving south at 30 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern Terrebonne and southeastern Assumption Parishes.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description: 
Assumption; Upper Lafourche; Upper Terrebonne; Lower Terrebonne
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA