Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 10 at 12:19PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 10, 2026 - 10:19am
Expires:
September 10, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
At 1219 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms capable of producing funnel clouds and waterspouts over
Golden Meadow, or near Galliano, moving northwest at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Waterspouts and funnel clouds.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally
hazardous waters. If a funnel cloud briefly touches down,
minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Cut Off, Galliano, Larose, and Golden Meadow.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Lower Lafourche
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov