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Louisiana, Ascension

Special Weather Statement

Statement as of 9:08 PM CDT on May 23, 2013

Expires 11:15 PM EDT on May 23, 2013


... Cluster of strong thunderstorms moving southeast affecting St.
James Parish... Ascension Parish... Assumption Parish... East Baton
Rouge Parish... Iberville Parish...

At 904 PM CDT... National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated a
cluster of strong thunderstorms 9 miles south of Plaquemine... or
about 4 miles west of White Castle... moving southeast at 15 mph.

The cluster of strong thunderstorms will affect areas in and
around... White Castle... geismer... Gonzales... Donaldsonville... Pierre
Part and Paincourtville

The primary threats from these storms are frequent lightning... pea to
dime size hail... and wind gusts to near 50 mph... which could down
tree limbs and blow around unsecured small objects. Seek shelter in a
safe home or building until these storms have passed.

These storms could produce rainfall amounts of one to two inches in a
short period of time... resulting in ponding of water around low lying
roadways. Remember... do not drive your vehicle into water covered
roadways. The depth may be too great to allow a safe crossing.

Be prepared to take quick action if a warning is issued. Stay tuned
to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite local media outlets for
further details or updates from the National Weather Service.




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