Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 15 at 2:20PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 15, 2026 - 12:20pm
Expires:
June 15, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 219 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing waterspouts over marine areas near Meraux, or
near Chalmette, moving east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Waterspouts and winds in excess of 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...
New Orleans, Chalmette, Belle Chasse, Violet, Meraux, and Shell
Beach.
This includes Interstate 510 between mile markers 1 and 3.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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 St. Bernard; Lower St. Bernard; Western Orleans; Eastern Orleans; Upper Plaquemines
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov