Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 30 at 4:32PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 30, 2026 - 2:32pm
Expires:
April 30, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 432 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing funnel clouds over South Vacherie, or 10 miles
northeast of Thibodaux, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Funnel clouds.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...If a funnel cloud briefly touches down, minor damage to
outdoor objects is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Hahnville, Laplace, Killona, Montz, South Vacherie, North Vacherie,
Taft, Paradis, Edgard, Bayou Gauche, Chackbay, and Des Allemands.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Conditions are favorable for the development of weak, brief funnel
clouds. This type of funnel cloud is harmless, but on rare occasions
they can briefly touch down, producing wind gusts over 50 mph. If a
funnel cloud is spotted move indoors or to safe harbor and report
your sighting to the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
St. James; St. John The Baptist; Upper Lafourche; Upper St. Charles; Lower St. Charles
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov