Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 7:04PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 5:04pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 704 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Pierre Part, or 9 miles north of Belle River, moving south at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Paincourtville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Iberville; Assumption
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov