Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 30 at 11:47AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 30, 2026 - 9:47am
Expires:
April 30, 2026 - 10:15am
Description:
At 1147 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing funnel clouds and waterspouts near Mathews, or
13 miles northwest of Larose, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Waterspouts near marine areas, funnel clouds and winds in
excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally
hazardous waters. 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...
Mathews, Des Allemands, Bayou Gauche, and Raceland.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
If on or near marine areas, get out of the water and move indoors or
inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles from
the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not be
caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Upper Lafourche; Lower Lafourche; Lower St. Charles
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: