Special Weather Statement for Upper Lafourche; Lower Lafourche; Upper Terrebonne +1 more
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What you need to know
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- Lower Lafourche, Lower Terrebonne, Upper Lafourche, Upper Terrebonne
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What is happening
At 458 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms capable of producing funnel clouds and waterspouts near Montegut, or 10 miles east of Houma. These storms were nearly stationary. HAZARD...Waterspouts and funnel clouds. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn...
What the bulletin says to do
Conditions are favorable for the development of weak, brief funnel clouds. This type of funnel cloud is harmless, but on rare occasions they can briefly touch down, producing wind gusts over 50 mph. If a funnel cloud is spotted move indoors or to safe harbor and report your sighting to the National Weather Service.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 458 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms capable of producing funnel clouds and waterspouts near Montegut, or 10 miles east of Houma. These storms were nearly stationary. HAZARD...Waterspouts and funnel clouds. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous waters. If a funnel cloud briefly touches down, minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Houma, Dulac, Montegut, and Chauvin.
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- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 4 at 4:59PM 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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