Waarschuwingen, Carrollton Cemetery

Special Weather Statement issued June 25 at 2:17PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA At 216 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing funnel clouds over Bridge City, or over Avondale. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Funnel clouds and winds in excess of 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...If a funnel cloud briefly touches down, minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... New Orleans, Kenner, Metairie, Marrero, Harvey, Avondale, Timberlane, Belle Chasse, Jefferson, Gretna, Harahan, Westwego, Woodmere, Elmwood, Bridge City, River Ridge, Estelle, Waggaman, Terrytown, and New Orleans Armstrong Airport. This includes the following Interstates... Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 222 and 237. Interstate 610 between mile markers 1 and 4. Conditions are favorable for the development of weak, brief funnel clouds. This type of funnel cloud is harmless, but on rare occasions they can briefly touch down, producing wind gusts over 50 mph. If a funnel cloud is spotted move indoors or to safe harbor and report your sighting to the National Weather Service. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service office in New Orleans.