Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 22 at 4:35PM CDT until May 22 at 5:15PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 2:35pm
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 435 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Bayou Gauche,
or 10 miles south of Hahnville, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Kenner, Metairie, Avondale, Marrero, Hahnville, Jefferson, Harahan,
Westwego, Paradis, Elmwood, Luling, Bridge City, River Ridge, Boutte,
Ama, Bayou Gauche, Destrehan, Waggaman, St. Rose, and New Sarpy.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 217 and 230.
Interstate 310 between mile markers 1 and 11.
Instruction:
If on or near areas of water, get away and move to safe shelter
immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be
struck by lightning. Severe thunderstorms can produce large capsizing
waves, even on small bodies of water. Move into dock and seek safe
shelter now! Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Jefferson, LA; St. Charles, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov