Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 9:15PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 2, 2026 - 7:15pm
Expires:
June 2, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
At 915 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms
capable of producing funnel clouds and waterspouts along a line
extending from New Sarpy to near Norco. Movement was southwest at 25
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...
Hahnville, Laplace, Reserve, Killona, Norco, Montz, Destrehan, Taft,
New Sarpy, St. Rose, Edgard, and Luling.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 206 and 221.
Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 1 and 2.
Interstate 310 between mile markers 1 and 7.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
St. John The Baptist; Upper St. Charles; Central St. Charles; Lower St. Charles
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov