Special Weather Statement 12/09/2024 11:34 for Louisiana areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued December 9 at 1:34PM CST by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 9, 2024 - 11:34am
Expires: 
December 9, 2024 - 12:15pm
Description: 
At 131 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing funnel clouds near Bayou Geneve, or near Belle River, moving northeast 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... Napoleonville and Supreme.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Assumption; St. James
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA