Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 2:14PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 12:14pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 214 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
French Settlement, or 12 miles southeast of Denham Springs, moving
south at 30 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...
Gonzales, Sorrento, French Settlement, Port Vincent, and Whitehall.
This includes Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 176 and
182.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
Area Description:
Northern Livingston; Southern Livingston; Western Ascension; Eastern Ascension
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: