Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 26 at 9:22AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 26, 2026 - 7:22am
Expires:
April 26, 2026 - 8:15am
Description:
At 922 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from Slidell to 9 miles
northeast of Laplace. Movement was southeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 to 50 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
New Orleans, Chalmette, Avondale, Metairie, Marrero, Harvey, East New
Orleans, Timberlane, Belle Chasse, Jefferson, Gretna, Harahan,
Westwego, Lake Catherine, River Ridge, Ama, Estelle, St. Rose,
Woodmere, and Elmwood.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 213 and 256.
Interstate 310 between mile markers 1 and 5.
Interstate 510 between mile markers 1 and 3.
Interstate 610 between mile markers 1 and 4.
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.
Persons in campgrounds or attending outdoor events should consider
seeking sturdy shelter until these storms pass.
Area Description:
Upper St. Bernard; Lower St. Bernard; Western Orleans; Eastern Orleans; Upper Jefferson; Upper Plaquemines; Central Plaquemines; Central Jefferson; Upper St. Charles; Central St. Charles; Lower St. Charles
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov