Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 23 at 4:32AM CDT until May 23 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 2:32am
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
At 431 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Luling, or 7
miles southwest of Avondale, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Kenner, Avondale, Marrero, Harahan, Westwego, Luling, Ama, Estelle,
Waggaman, St. Rose, Woodmere, River Ridge, Bayou Gauche, and
Destrehan.
This includes Interstate 310 between mile markers 1 and 3.
Instruction:
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