Headline:
Tornado Warning issued June 18 at 5:08AM CDT until June 18 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 3:08am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 4:00am
Description:
TORLIX
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern St. Charles Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
Northwestern Jefferson Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
* Until 600 AM CDT.
* At 508 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Bayou Gauche, or 9 miles south of Hahnville,
moving northeast at 20 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...
Luling around 515 AM CDT.
Ama around 520 AM CDT.
Avondale and Waggaman around 525 AM CDT.
Harahan and River Ridge around 530 AM CDT.
Elmwood around 535 AM 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.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Jefferson, LA; St. Charles, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: