Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS New Orleans LA
AREA: Coastal Jefferson; Lower Lafourche
SENT: 2026-07-01T00:05:00-05:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 12:05AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

At 1205 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Grand Isle, moving southwest at 25 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…
Grand Isle, Leeville, and Port Fourchon.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-01T00:45:00-05:00