Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 10 at 6:26AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 10, 2026 - 4:26am
Expires:
September 10, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
At 626 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing funnel clouds over Kenner. This thunderstorm was
nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Funnel clouds and winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...If a funnel cloud briefly touches down, minor damage to
outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down
tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Kenner and Metairie.
This includes Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 222 and
226.
Instruction:
Conditions are favorable for the development of weak, brief funnel
clouds. This type of funnel cloud is harmless, but on rare occasions
they can briefly touch down, producing wind gusts over 50 mph. If a
funnel cloud is spotted move indoors or to safe harbor and report
your sighting to the National Weather Service.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in New Orleans.
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:
Upper Jefferson
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov