Active Weather Alerts
Special Weather Statement
Issued: 12:53 AM Jul. 24, 2025 – National Weather Service
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF NORTHWESTERN ST. BERNARD, NORTHEASTERN ST. CHARLES, SOUTHWESTERN ORLEANS AND NORTHWESTERN JEFFERSON PARISHES THROUGH 845 PM CDT ... At 752 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Arabi, or 7 miles west of East New Orleans, moving southwest at 20 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... New Orleans, Metairie, Chalmette, Marrero, Harvey, Avondale, Timberlane, Jefferson, Gretna, Harahan, Westwego, Woodmere, Elmwood, Terrytown, Bridge City, River Ridge, Ama, Estelle, Waggaman, and Arabi. This includes the following Interstates... Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 221 and 244. Interstate 310 between mile markers 1 and 3. Interstate 610 between mile markers 1 and 4. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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. && MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN; MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 12:31 AM Jul. 24, 2025 – National Weather Service
A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas... At 731 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a cluster of strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and weak waterspouts. This cluster of thunderstorms is generally located over Mandeville, moving southwest at 15 knots. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners can expect widespread gusty winds to around 30 knots, higher waves and dangerous lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this activity passes. Brief, weak waterspouts are possible with this activity. Remain on alert in case warnings are issued for waterspout development. Intense lightning is occurring with these storms. If caught on the open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded metal objects. &&
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