Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 8:13PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 6:13pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 813 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing funnel clouds over Baton Rouge, moving southwest
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.
Locations impacted include...
Baton Rouge, Baker, Denham Springs, Plaquemine, Port Allen, Oak Hills
Place, St. Gabriel, Addis, Brusly, White Castle, Westminster, Old
Jefferson, Merrydale, Inniswold, Central, Village St. George, Bayou
Sorrel, Shenandoah, Gardere, and Brownfields.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 152 and 169.
Interstate 12 between mile markers 1 and 9.
Interstate 110 in Louisiana between mile markers 1 and 8.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Iberville; West Baton Rouge; East Baton Rouge
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: