Headline:
Tornado Warning issued June 18 at 6:59AM CDT until June 18 at 7:15AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 4:59am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 5:15am
Description:
At 659 AM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Slidell, moving
northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
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 tornado will be near...
Pearlington around 705 AM CDT.
Instruction:
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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!
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
St. Tammany, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: