Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 18 at 6:07AM CDT until June 18 at 6:30AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 4:07am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 4:30am
Description:
At 607 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Metairie,
moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
New Orleans, Kenner, Metairie, Avondale, Jefferson, Harahan,
Westwego, Elmwood, Bridge City, River Ridge, Waggaman, New Orleans
Armstrong Airport, and Lakefront Airport.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 222 and 244.
Interstate 610 between mile markers 1 and 4.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 AM CDT for southeastern
Louisiana.
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
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; Orleans, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: