Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 2:21PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 12:21pm
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 221 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing funnel clouds and waterspouts over Ama, or near
Kenner, moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Waterspouts and funnel clouds and winds in excess of 40
mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally
hazardous waters. If a funnel cloud briefly touches down,
minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds
could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured
objects.
Locations impacted include...
Kenner, Metairie, Harahan, Ama, Waggaman, St. Rose, River Ridge,
Destrehan, Luling, and New Orleans Armstrong Airport.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 218 and 225.
Interstate 310 between mile markers 1 and 4.
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:
Upper Jefferson; Upper St. Charles; Central St. Charles
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov