Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued December 28 at 6:08AM CST by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 28, 2024 - 4:08am
Expires:
December 28, 2024 - 4:45am
Description:
At 608 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing funnel clouds over Erwinville, or 10 miles south
of New Roads, moving northeast 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...
New Roads and Erwinville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Conditions are favorable for the development of weak, brief funnel
clouds. This type of funnel cloud is harmless, but on rare occasions
they can briefly touch down, producing wind gusts over 50 mph. If a
funnel cloud is spotted move indoors or to safe harbor and report
your sighting to the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Pointe Coupee; West Baton Rouge; East Baton Rouge
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA