Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 4:51PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 2:51pm
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 451 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing funnel clouds and waterspouts near Laplace,
moving north 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of north central St.
John The Baptist Parish.
This includes Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 3 and
10.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
St. John The Baptist
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov