Station Name: Shell Beach
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Sensor Depth: 7 feet

Nearest Address:
1300–1382 Yscloskey Hwy
Shell Beach, LA 70085
Saint Bernard Parish County

GPS Coordinates: 29.8683, -89.673

Nearby Water Temperatures

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 30 at 7:16PM CDT until April 30 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Fri May 1, 2026, 12:16 AM
Expires: Fri May 1, 2026, 12:45 AM

SVRLIX The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southwestern St. Bernard Parish in southeastern Louisiana... East central Jefferson Parish in southeastern Louisiana... Northwestern Plaquemines Parish in southeastern Louisiana... * Until 745 PM CDT. * At 715 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Myrtle Grove, or 12 miles south of Belle Chasse, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Port Sulphur, Pointe A La Hache, and Myrtle Grove.

Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the basement or small central room in a sturdy structure. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

Flood Advisory issued April 30 at 6:30PM CDT until April 30 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Thu April 30, 2026, 11:30 PM
Expires: Fri May 1, 2026, 2:30 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Louisiana, including the following parishes, Jefferson, Orleans and St. Charles. * WHEN...Until 930 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 630 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... New Orleans, Metairie, Avondale, Marrero, Harvey, Jefferson, Gretna, Harahan, Westwego, Elmwood, Bridge City, River Ridge, Waggaman, Ama, St. Rose, Terrytown, New Orleans Armstrong Airport and Lakefront Airport. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Special Weather Statement issued April 30 at 7:22PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Fri May 1, 2026, 12:22 AM
Expires: Fri May 1, 2026, 1:15 AM

At 722 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing funnel clouds and waterspouts near Lockport, or 7 miles west of Larose, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Waterspouts and funnel clouds. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous waters. If a funnel cloud briefly touches down, minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Larose, Cut Off, Galliano, Lockport, and Mathews.

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.