Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 4:15PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 2:15pm
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 415 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
White Castle, or 9 miles west of Donaldsonville, moving south at 30
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Baton Rouge, Plaquemine, Oak Hills Place, St. Gabriel, Addis, White
Castle, Prairieville, Village St. George, Geismar, Bayou Sorrel,
Gardere, and Carville.
This includes Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 165 and
176.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Iberville; West Baton Rouge; East Baton Rouge; Western Ascension
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: