Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 24 at 1:11PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 24, 2026 - 11:11am
Expires:
June 24, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
At 111 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms capable of producing funnel clouds and waterspouts near
Shell Beach, or 19 miles north of Port Sulphur, moving southeast at
15 mph.
HAZARD...Waterspouts and 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...
New Orleans, Chalmette, Harvey, Timberlane, Belle Chasse, Gretna,
Violet, Terrytown, Meraux, Poydras, Shell Beach, Arabi, and Woodmere.
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.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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 St. Bernard; Lower St. Bernard; Western Orleans; Upper Jefferson; Upper Plaquemines; Central Plaquemines; Lower Plaquemines
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
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