Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 8:02PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 6:02pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 802 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing funnel clouds over Lockport, or 9 miles east of
Houma, moving south at 25 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, Lockport, Mathews, Chauvin, Dulac, Montegut, Cocodrie,
Raceland, and Lumcon Center Buoy.
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:
Upper Lafourche; Lower Lafourche; Upper Terrebonne; Lower Terrebonne
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: