Louisiana Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 06-19-2026 15:54

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued June 19 at 5:54PM CDT until June 19 at 6:30PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 19, 2026 - 3:54pm
Expires: 
June 19, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description: 
TORLIX The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a * Tornado Warning for... West central St. Bernard Parish in southeastern Louisiana... Southwestern Orleans Parish in southeastern Louisiana... * Until 630 PM CDT. * At 554 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Arabi, or over Chalmette, moving south at 10 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. * This dangerous storm will be near... New Orleans, Chalmette, Arabi, and Meraux around 600 PM CDT.
Instruction: 
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 6:30 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 6:30 PM CDT. Busque refugio ahora en un sotano o en el interior de un cuarto en el nivel mas bajo de un edificio seguro. Si esta al aire libre, en una casa movil, o en un vehiculo, debe ir al edificio seguro mas cercano y protegerse de proyectiles. Consulte los medios informativos.
Area Description: 
Orleans, LA; St. Bernard, LA
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA