Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 2:31PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 28, 2025 - 12:31pm
Expires:
May 28, 2025 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 231 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Metairie, moving north at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea 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...
New Orleans Armstrong Airport, Metairie, Elmwood, Jefferson, Harahan,
Avondale, Waggaman, Bridge City, River Ridge, Westwego, Ama, and St.
Rose.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 218 and 229.
Interstate 310 near mile marker 1.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
St. Charles; Western Orleans; Upper Jefferson
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA