Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 17 at 9:42PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 7:42pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
At 942 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Elmwood, or over Metairie, moving north at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
New Orleans, Kenner, Metairie, Avondale, Marrero, Harvey, Jefferson,
Gretna, Harahan, Westwego, Elmwood, Bridge City, River Ridge, Ama,
Destrehan, Waggaman, St. Rose, New Sarpy, New Orleans Armstrong
Airport, and Lakefront Airport.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 214 and 239.
Interstate 310 between mile markers 1 and 5.
Interstate 610 between mile markers 1 and 4.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Western Orleans; Upper Jefferson; Upper St. Charles; Central St. Charles
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: