Louisiana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/21/2026 12:47

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 2:47PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 21, 2026 - 12:47pm
Expires: 
July 21, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description: 
At 247 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing funnel clouds over New Roads, moving southwest at 15 mph. HAZARD...Funnel clouds, winds in excess of 40 mph, and pea size hail. 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... New Roads, Livonia, and Fordoche.
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: 
Pointe Coupee
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA