Headline:
Tornado Warning issued June 18 at 7:04AM CDT until June 18 at 7:45AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 5:04am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 5:45am
Description:
At 704 AM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Pearlington, or near Slidell, moving northeast at 25
mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
The tornado will be near...
Pearlington around 710 AM CDT.
Stennis Space Center around 725 AM CDT.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 270 and 273.
Interstate 10 in Mississippi between mile markers 1 and 13.
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; Hancock, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: