Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 16 at 3:38AM CDT until March 16 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 1:38am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
At 338 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Shell Beach, or
11 miles east of Chalmette, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
New Orleans, Chalmette, Violet, Meraux, Shell Beach, Poydras, and
Arabi.
Instruction:
Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside
should move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from
windows.
To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
New Orleans.
Area Description:
St. Bernard, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov