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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
136 PM CDT Thu Jul 9 2026
 
LAZ064-077-078-087-091900-
Western Orleans LA-Upper St. Bernard LA-Eastern Orleans LA-
Upper Jefferson LA-
136 PM CDT Thu Jul 9 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF NORTHWESTERN ST.
BERNARD, WEST CENTRAL ORLEANS AND NORTH CENTRAL JEFFERSON PARISHES
THROUGH 200 PM CDT
...

At 136 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Arabi, or near Chalmette, moving west at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
New Orleans, Metairie, East New Orleans, Jefferson, Harahan, Elmwood,
Arabi, and Lakefront Airport.

This includes the following Interstates...
 Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 226 and 233, and
between mile markers 237 and 247.
 Interstate 510 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. 

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

This storm 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.

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LAT...LON 2997 9021 3007 9019 3005 9006 3009 8997
      3008 8993 2997 8992
TIME...MOT...LOC 1836Z 106DEG 8KT 3001 9005 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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TJS