Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 6:12PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 4:12pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 610 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms capable of producing funnel clouds over Destrehan, or
over Hahnville, moving south at 20 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...
Kenner, Hahnville, Norco, Paradis, Des Allemands, Luling, Boutte,
Ama, Bayou Gauche, Destrehan, Taft, New Sarpy, St. Rose, Mathews,
Raceland, and Killona.
This includes Interstate 310 between mile markers 2 and 11.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Upper Lafourche; Upper St. Charles; Central St. Charles; Lower St. Charles
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: