Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 25 at 8:13AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 25, 2026 - 6:13am
Expires:
April 25, 2026 - 7:15am
Description:
At 812 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms
capable of producing waterspouts over marine areas along a line
extending from 15 miles north of Boothville to 11 miles northeast of
Leeville. Movement was southeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts up to 40 to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally
hazardous waters. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs
and blow around unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Port Sulphur, Boothville-venice, Boothville, Empire, Buras,
Buras-triumph, Venice, and Boothville Asos.
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:
Lower Plaquemines
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov