Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 1:36AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 11:36pm
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 12:15am
Description:
At 136 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles north of Lutcher to near Chackbay to 11
miles south of Patterson. Movement was east at 35 mph.
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...
Kenner, Houma, Thibodaux, Reserve, Hahnville, Laplace, Gramercy,
Lutcher, Mathews, Schriever, Montz, Garyville, Luling, Boutte,
Raceland, Chackbay, Ama, Destrehan, Bayou Cane, and St. Rose.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 190 and 223.
Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 1 and 3.
Interstate 310 between mile markers 1 and 11.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CDT for southeastern
Louisiana.
Area Description:
Assumption; St. James; St. John The Baptist; Upper Lafourche; St. Charles; Upper Terrebonne; Lower Terrebonne; Eastern Ascension; Upper Jefferson
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov