Special Weather Statement for Upper Lafourche; Lower Lafourche; Upper Terrebonne +1 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Lower Lafourche, Lower Terrebonne, Upper Lafourche, Upper Terrebonne
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- Moderate
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What is happening
At 359 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking showers capable of producing funnel clouds and waterspouts near Galliano. These showers 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...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. If on or near marine areas, get out of the water and move indoors or inside a vehicle. Move to safe shelter now!
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 359 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking showers capable of producing funnel clouds and waterspouts near Galliano. These showers 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, Cut Off, Galliano, Larose, Golden Meadow, Chauvin, and Montegut.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued July 27 at 3:59PM 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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