Ama, LA Weather Warnings

Special Weather Statement issued July 2 at 11:22AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA At 1121 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Hahnville, moving northwest at 15 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 35 mph and pea size 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, Hahnville, Laplace, Killona, Norco, Paradis, Montz, Edgard, Luling, Boutte, Destrehan, Taft, New Sarpy, St. Rose, Ama, Wallace, Garyville, and Bayou Gauche. This includes the following Interstates... Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 202 and 210, and between mile markers 218 and 220. Interstate 310 between mile markers 1 and 11. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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 also occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.

National Weather Service