Special Weather Statement for Lower Terrebonne
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- Lower Terrebonne
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What is happening
At 635 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts over marine areas along a line extending from 13 miles southeast of Amelia to 13 miles west of Cocodrie. Movement was southwest at 15 mph. HAZARD...Waterspouts and winds in excess of 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 635 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts over marine areas along a line extending from 13 miles southeast of Amelia to 13 miles west of Cocodrie. Movement was southwest at 15 mph. 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. These storms will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern Terrebonne Parish.
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Special Weather Statement issued July 20 at 6:35PM 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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