Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 3:01PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 1:01pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 301 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Meraux, or near Chalmette, moving southwest at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and tropical funnel clouds.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds
could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured
objects.
Locations impacted include...
New Orleans, Chalmette, East New Orleans, Timberlane, Belle Chasse,
Gretna, Arabi, Meraux, Violet, Terrytown and Lakefront Airport.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Upper St. Bernard; Lower St. Bernard; Western Orleans; Eastern Orleans; Upper Jefferson; Upper Plaquemines; Central Plaquemines
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov