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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
741 AM CDT Fri Apr 5 2019
 
LAZ062-064-051315-
Orleans LA-Upper St. Bernard LA-
741 AM CDT Fri Apr 5 2019

...STRONG THUNDERSTORM AFFECTING ORLEANS AND ST BERNARD PARISHES...

At 739 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
 New Orleans, moving east at 25 mph.

Pea size hail, heavy rainfall and frequent lightning will be 
possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
New Orleans, Chalmette, Gretna, Arabi and Meraux. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead 
to ponding of water on roadways and in other poor drainage areas. Do 
not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

Heavy rain will also lead to reduced visibility along area roadways, 
including Interstate 610. Motorists should exercise caution and be 
prepared for sudden changes in visibility.

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LAT...LON 2992 9010 2998 9011 3004 8987 2995 8985
      2993 9004 2994 9006 2992 9007
TIME...MOT...LOC 1239Z 260DEG 21KT 2996 9004 

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