Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 17 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 5:15pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 714 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing funnel clouds over Norco, or near Hahnville,
moving north at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Funnel clouds.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...If a funnel cloud briefly touches down, minor damage to
outdoor objects is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Hahnville, Laplace, Reserve, Killona, Norco, Montz, Taft, New Sarpy,
and Edgard.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 205 and 215.
Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 1 and 7.
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.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
St. John The Baptist; Upper St. Charles; Central St. Charles; Lower St. Charles
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov