Active AlertsLee, LA

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radiostations and available television stations for additional informationand possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

At 1238 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm overArabi, or over Chalmette, moving east at 10 mph.HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.SOURCE...Radar indicated.IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow aroundunsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects ispossible.Locations impacted include...New Orleans, Chalmette, Timberlane, Belle Chasse, Gretna, Violet,Terrytown, Meraux, Arabi, Poydras, and Lakefront Airport.This includes the following Interstates...Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 239 and 246.Interstate 510 between mile markers 1 and 3.