Special Weather Statement issued May 3 at 6:23PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

At 623 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing waterspouts over marine areas near Venice, or 27
miles southeast of Port Sulphur, moving east at 20 mph.

HAZARD…Waterspouts and winds in excess of 40 mph.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally
hazardous waters. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs
and blow around unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include…
Venice and Boothville-venice.

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