Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 17 at 11:51PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 9:51pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 10:30pm
Description:
At 1151 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing funnel clouds near Dulac, or 17 miles south of
Houma, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Funnel clouds and wind gusts up to 50 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...
Houma, Chauvin, Dulac, Montegut, Cocodrie, Bayou Cane, Tambour Bay
Buoy, and Lumcon Center Buoy.
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.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 AM CDT for southeastern
Louisiana.
Area Description:
Upper Terrebonne; Lower Terrebonne
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
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