Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 30 at 6:42AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 30, 2026 - 4:42am
Expires:
March 30, 2026 - 5:45am
Description:
At 641 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing waterspouts over marine areas 7 miles northeast
of Cocodrie, or 18 miles southwest of Galliano, moving northwest at
15 mph.
HAZARD...Waterspouts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally
hazardous waters.
Locations impacted include...
Houma, Dulac, Montegut, and Chauvin.
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 Terrebonne; Lower Terrebonne
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov