Special Weather Statement for Central Plaquemines; Lower Plaquemines; Coastal Jefferson
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Central Plaquemines, Coastal Jefferson, Lower Plaquemines
- Effective
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- Official severity
- Moderate
- Official urgency
- Expected
- Official certainty
- Observed
What is happening
At 924 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles northeast of Myrtle Grove, or 13 miles southeast of Belle Chasse, moving southwest at 25 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects....
What the bulletin says to do
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 924 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles northeast of Myrtle Grove, or 13 miles southeast of Belle Chasse, moving southwest at 25 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Port Sulphur, Pointe A La Hache, and Myrtle Grove.
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued July 20 at 9:24PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Official revision
Source and limitations
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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