Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 31 at 5:01PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 31, 2026 - 3:01pm
Expires:
May 31, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 501 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
New Sarpy, or over Hahnville. 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, Destrehan, Luling, Taft, New Sarpy, St. Rose,
Boutte, Ama, and Killona.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 217 and 220.
Interstate 310 between mile markers 1 and 11.
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