Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 2:09PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 12:09pm
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 209 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
St. Rose, or near Kenner. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Hahnville, Norco, Ama, Destrehan, New Sarpy, St. Rose, and Luling.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 217 and 221.
Interstate 310 between mile markers 1 and 7.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Upper St. Charles; Central St. Charles; Lower St. Charles
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov