Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 1 at 2:12PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 1, 2026 - 12:12pm
Expires:
May 1, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 212 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing waterspouts over marine areas over Empire, or 12
miles southeast of Port Sulphur, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Waterspouts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally
hazardous waters.
Locations impacted include...
Buras, Empire, and Buras-triumph.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Lower Plaquemines
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov