Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 4 at 1:53PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 4, 2026 - 11:53am
Expires:
April 4, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 153 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Lettsworth, or near Simmesport, moving northeast
at 25 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...
Lettsworth.
Instruction:
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Pointe Coupee; West Feliciana
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov