Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 12 at 12:34PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 12, 2026 - 10:34am
Expires:
September 12, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
At 1234 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong
thunderstorms capable of producing tropical funnel clouds near
Larose, moving east at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Waterspouts, funnel clouds, and wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally
hazardous waters. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs
and blow around unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Houma, Larose, Cut Off, Galliano, Lockport, Golden Meadow, Mathews,
Des Allemands, Raceland, Bayou Cane, Gray, Lafitte and Schriever.
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.
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.
Area Description:
Central Jefferson; Coastal Jefferson; Upper Lafourche; Lower Lafourche; Upper Terrebonne; Lower Terrebonne; Lower St. Charles
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov