Special Weather Statement for Western Orleans; Upper Jefferson
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Upper Jefferson, Western Orleans
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- Moderate
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What is happening
At 636 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Metairie, moving east at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible....
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 636 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Metairie, moving east at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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, Metairie, Jefferson, Elmwood, and Lakefront Airport. This includes the following Interstates... Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 225 and 240. Interstate 610 between mile markers 1 and 4.
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- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 6:36PM 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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