Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 7:17PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 5:17pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 717 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms capable of producing funnel clouds along a line
extending from Norco to 6 miles south of Chauvin. Movement was
southwest 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...
Houma, Larose, Hahnville, Laplace, Reserve, Lockport, Mathews, Montz,
Chauvin, Dulac, Luling, Boutte, Ama, Destrehan, Montegut, Cocodrie,
St. Rose, Killona, Norco, and Paradis.
This includes Interstate 310 between mile markers 3 and 11.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
St. John The Baptist; Upper Lafourche; Lower Lafourche; Upper Terrebonne; Lower Terrebonne; Upper St. Charles; Central St. Charles; Lower St. Charles
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: