Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 6 at 2:57PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 6, 2026 - 12:57pm
Expires:
June 6, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 257 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing funnel clouds near Lutcher, or 9 miles west of
Reserve, moving north at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Funnel clouds and winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...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...
Gramercy, Lutcher, Convent, Garyville, and Wallace.
This includes Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 192 and
197.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Conditions are favorable for the development of weak, brief funnel
clouds. This type of funnel cloud is harmless, but on rare occasions
they can briefly touch down, producing wind gusts over 50 mph. If a
funnel cloud is spotted move indoors or to safe harbor and report
your sighting to the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
St. James; St. John The Baptist
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov