Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 9:05AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 27, 2025 - 7:05am
Expires:
May 27, 2025 - 7:45am
Description:
At 905 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lockport, or 7 miles east of Houma, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Mathews, Jean Lafitte, Harahan, Bayou Gauche, Avondale, Lockport,
Waggaman, Barataria, Des Allemands, Raceland, Elmwood, River Ridge,
Lafitte, and Luling.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Upper Lafourche; St. Charles; Upper Terrebonne; Upper Jefferson; Lower Jefferson
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA