Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 22 at 4:59PM CDT until May 22 at 5:15PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 2:59pm
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 459 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Waggaman, or
near Avondale, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Kenner, Metairie, Avondale, Hahnville, Marrero, Jefferson, Harahan,
Westwego, Elmwood, Bridge City, River Ridge, Ama, Destrehan,
Waggaman, St. Rose, New Sarpy, Luling, and New Orleans Armstrong
Airport.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 217 and 231.
Interstate 310 between mile markers 1 and 7.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Jefferson, LA; St. Charles, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov