Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 25 at 6:59PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 25, 2025 - 4:59pm
Expires:
April 25, 2025 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 659 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles southeast of Madisonville to 11 miles
northwest of Metairie to 7 miles north of Reserve. Movement was
southeast at 25 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...
Reserve, Montz, Chalmette, Luling, River Ridge, New Orleans Armstrong
Airport, Lakefront Airport, Ama, Destrehan, Avondale, New Orleans,
Estelle, St. Rose, Killona, Woodmere, Metairie, Norco, Elmwood,
Violet, and Terrytown.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 198 and 255.
Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 1 and 9.
Interstate 310 between mile markers 1 and 10.
Interstate 510 between mile markers 1 and 3.
Interstate 610 between mile markers 1 and 4.
Instruction:
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
These storms 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.
Area Description:
St. John The Baptist; St. Charles; Upper St. Bernard; Lower St. Bernard; Western Orleans; Eastern Orleans; Upper Jefferson; Lower Jefferson; Upper Plaquemines
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA