Special Weather Statement for Pointe Coupee
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Pointe Coupee
- Effective
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- Official severity
- Moderate
- Official urgency
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- Observed
What is happening
At 345 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bayou Current, moving southwest at 15 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of...
What the bulletin says to do
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 345 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bayou Current, moving southwest at 15 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern Pointe Coupee Parish.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 3:45PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
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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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