Special Weather Statement for Upper St. Bernard; Western Orleans; Upper Jefferson +2 more
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What is happening
At 145 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Gretna, or over Harvey. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
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Bulletin details
At 145 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Gretna, or over Harvey. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... New Orleans, Chalmette, Marrero, Harvey, Timberlane, Metairie, Avondale, Belle Chasse, Jefferson, Gretna, Westwego, Woodmere, Terrytown, Bridge City, Estelle, Arabi, Meraux, and Elmwood. This includes the following Interstates... Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 228 and 244. Interstate 610 between mile markers 1 and 4.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 6 at 1:45PM 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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