Louisiana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/20/2026 12:43

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 20 at 2:43PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 20, 2026 - 12:43pm
Expires: 
June 20, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description: 
At 243 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over St. Rose, or near Hahnville, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Kenner, Hahnville, Norco, Paradis, Ama, Destrehan, Luling, New Sarpy, St. Rose, Boutte, Taft, and Bayou Gauche. This includes the following Interstates... Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 215 and 221. Interstate 310 between mile markers 1 and 11.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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: 
Upper St. Charles; Central St. Charles; Lower St. Charles
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov