Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 8:23PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 6:23pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 823 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Dulac, or 9 miles southwest of Houma, moving south at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Dulac.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
If on or near marine areas, get out of the water and move indoors or
inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles from
the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not be
caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Lower Terrebonne
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov