Special Weather Statement for Central Plaquemines; Lower Plaquemines; Central Jefferson +1 more
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What is happening
At 229 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts over marine areas along a line extending from near Myrtle Grove to near Pointe A La Hache. These storms were nearly stationary. HAZARD...Waterspouts and winds in excess of 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated....
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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Bulletin details
At 229 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts over marine areas along a line extending from near Myrtle Grove to near Pointe A La Hache. These storms were nearly stationary. 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... Port Sulphur, Jean Lafitte, Myrtle Grove, Pointe A La Hache, and Lafitte.
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Special Weather Statement issued September 1 at 2:29PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS New Orleans LA. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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