Louisiana Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 07/05/2026 13:09

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued July 5 at 3:09PM CDT until July 5 at 3:45PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 5, 2026 - 1:09pm
Expires: 
July 5, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description: 
TORLIX The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a * Tornado Warning for... North central St. John The Baptist Parish in southeastern Louisiana... * Until 345 PM CDT. * At 309 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 9 miles north of Laplace, moving southeast at 25 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of north central St. John The Baptist Parish. This includes Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 5 and 11.
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!
Area Description: 
St. John The Baptist, LA
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA