Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 6:06AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 4:06am
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 4:45am
Description:
At 605 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 10 miles south of Patterson, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of west central
Terrebonne Parish.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is also occurring with these
storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek
a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Lower Terrebonne
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov