Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 8 at 2:04PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 8, 2026 - 12:04pm
Expires:
September 8, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 203 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Norco, or near Laplace, moving west 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...
Reserve, Laplace, Hahnville, Killona, Norco, Montz, Edgard, New
Sarpy, Garyville, Taft, Destrehan, St. Rose, and Wallace.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 199 and 219.
Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 1 and 2.
Interstate 310 between mile markers 3 and 4.
Instruction:
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.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead
to significantly reduced visibility along area roadways, including
Interstate 10, as well as localized flooding. Motorists in the area
should exercise caution.
Area Description:
St. John The Baptist; Upper St. Charles; Central St. Charles; Lower St. Charles
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov