Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 25 at 8:27AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 25, 2026 - 6:27am
Expires:
May 25, 2026 - 7:15am
Description:
At 827 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing waterspouts over marine areas near Lafitte, or
15 miles east of Cut Off, moving northeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Waterspouts and winds in excess of 40 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...
Lafitte.
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:
Coastal Jefferson
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov