At 227 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms capable of producing funnel clouds along a line extending from 12 miles southwest of Houma to 6 miles west of Cocodrie. These storms were nearly stationary. HAZARD...Funnel clouds, wind gusts up to 50 mph, and pea size hail. 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... Dulac, Cocodrie, and Lumcon Center Buoy.
Recommendations
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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. If on or near marine areas, get out of the water and move indoors or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
