Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 6:29PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 4:29pm
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 629 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Belle Chasse, moving south at 15 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...
Belle Chasse and Lafitte.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Upper Plaquemines; Central Plaquemines; Lower Plaquemines; Central Jefferson; Coastal Jefferson
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov