Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS New Orleans/Baton Rouge, LA

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1238 PM CDT Sat Jun 1 2024

LAZ064-070-077-078-087-089-090-011830-
Central Plaquemines LA-Western Orleans LA-Upper St. Bernard LA-
Eastern Orleans LA-Upper Plaquemines LA-Lower St. Bernard LA-
Upper Jefferson LA-
1238 PM CDT Sat Jun 1 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF NORTHWESTERN ST.
BERNARD, CENTRAL ORLEANS, NORTHEASTERN JEFFERSON AND NORTHWESTERN
PLAQUEMINES PARISHES THROUGH 130 PM CDT
...

At 1238 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Arabi, or over Chalmette, moving east at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 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, Chalmette, Timberlane, Belle Chasse, Gretna, Violet,
Terrytown, Meraux, Arabi, Poydras, and Lakefront Airport.

This includes the following Interstates...
 Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 239 and 246.
 Interstate 510 between mile markers 1 and 3.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 2989 9005 3004 9004 3008 8975 3001 8976
      3002 8981 2999 8982 2997 8980 2997 8976
      2981 8978
TIME...MOT...LOC 1738Z 275DEG 7KT 2997 8998

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

$$

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