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Tornado Warning 101, NWS New Orleans, LA
NWS New Orleans, LA issued this tornado warning at Dec 25, 2012, 2:54 PM CST for Saint Tammany Parish, Louisiana; Pearl River County, Mississippi. It was in force for 36 min. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 25, 2012, 2:54 PM CST (20:54 UTC)
- Expired
- Dec 25, 2012, 3:30 PM CST
- In force
- 36 min
- Issued by
- NWS New Orleans, LA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 25, 3:20 PM CST | TORNADO | 3 Ssw Mcneil, MS | LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED POSSIBLE TORNADO DAMAGE ON WHITE CHAPEL RD. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 25, 12:58 PM CST | Tornado Watch | SPC | 9 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 12:00Z, 8.9 hours before the alert went out and 64 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 790 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -14 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 576 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 46 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 181 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 237 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 1.1
- Supercell composite
- 10.0
The text
As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.
693
WFUS54 KLIX 252054
TORLIX
LAC103-MSC109-252130-
/O.NEW.KLIX.TO.W.0101.121225T2054Z-121225T2130Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
TORNADO WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW ORLEANS LA
254 PM CST TUE DEC 25 2012
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEW ORLEANS HAS ISSUED A
* TORNADO WARNING FOR...
NORTH CENTRAL ST. TAMMANY PARISH IN SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA...
PEARL RIVER COUNTY IN SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI...
THIS INCLUDES THE CITY OF POPLARVILLE...
* UNTIL 330 PM CST
* AT 249 PM CST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE METEOROLOGISTS DETECTED A
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO NEAR BUSH...OR
12 MILES WEST OF PICAYUNE...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 55 MPH.
* OTHER LOCATIONS IN THE WARNING INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
MCNEIL
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
THE SAFEST PLACE TO BE DURING A TORNADO IS UNDER A WORKBENCH OR OTHER
PIECE OF STURDY FURNITURE. SEEK SHELTER ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF THE
BUILDING IN AN INTERIOR HALLWAY OR ROOM SUCH AS A CLOSET. USE
BLANKETS OR PILLOWS TO COVER YOUR BODY AND ALWAYS STAY AWAY FROM
WINDOWS.
IF IN MOBILE HOMES OR VEHICLES...EVACUATE THEM AND GET INSIDE A
SUBSTANTIAL SHELTER. IF NO SHELTER IS AVAILABLE...LIE FLAT IN THE
NEAREST DITCH OR OTHER LOW SPOT AND COVER YOUR HEAD WITH YOUR HANDS.
PLEASE FOLLOW OUR OFFICE ON BOTH FACEBOOK AND TWITTER FOR MORE
INFORMATION ON SEVERE WEATHER AND TO RELAY WEATHER REPORTS AND
PHOTOS.
A TORNADO WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CST TUESDAY EVENING
FOR SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA AND SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI.
&&
LAT...LON 3100 8934 3081 8934 3048 8983 3061 8996
3067 8990 3067 8984 3070 8983 3071 8985
3100 8948 3099 8943 3102 8942 3102 8935
TIME...MOT...LOC 2054Z 229DEG 48KT 3060 8982
$$2 follow-up statements
066
WWUS54 KLIX 252110
SVSLIX
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW ORLEANS LA
310 PM CST TUE DEC 25 2012
LAC103-MSC109-252130-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0101.000000T0000Z-121225T2130Z/
PEARL RIVER MS-ST. TAMMANY LA-
310 PM CST TUE DEC 25 2012
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 PM CST FOR PEARL
RIVER COUNTY...AND NORTH CENTRAL ST. TAMMANY PARISH...
AT 304 PM CST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE METEOROLOGISTS CONTINUED TO
DETECT A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO. THIS
STORM WAS LOCATED 6 MILES WEST OF MCNEIL...OR 9 MILES NORTHWEST OF
PICAYUNE...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 50 MPH.
OTHER LOCATIONS IN THE WARNING INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
POPLARVILLE
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
THE SAFEST PLACE TO BE DURING A TORNADO IS UNDER A WORKBENCH OR OTHER
PIECE OF STURDY FURNITURE. SEEK SHELTER ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF THE
BUILDING IN AN INTERIOR HALLWAY OR ROOM SUCH AS A CLOSET. USE
BLANKETS OR PILLOWS TO COVER YOUR BODY AND ALWAYS STAY AWAY FROM
WINDOWS.
IF IN MOBILE HOMES OR VEHICLES...EVACUATE THEM AND GET INSIDE A
SUBSTANTIAL SHELTER. IF NO SHELTER IS AVAILABLE...LIE FLAT IN THE
NEAREST DITCH OR OTHER LOW SPOT AND COVER YOUR HEAD WITH YOUR HANDS.
PLEASE FOLLOW OUR OFFICE ON BOTH FACEBOOK AND TWITTER FOR MORE
INFORMATION ON SEVERE WEATHER AND TO RELAY WEATHER REPORTS AND
PHOTOS.
A TORNADO WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CST TUESDAY EVENING
FOR SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA AND SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI.
&&
LAT...LON 3071 8984 3099 8943 3089 8934 3081 8934
3051 8979 3066 8991 3067 8989 3067 8984
3070 8983 3070 8984
TIME...MOT...LOC 2110Z 231DEG 44KT 3069 8968
$$818
WWUS54 KLIX 252122
SVSLIX
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW ORLEANS LA
322 PM CST TUE DEC 25 2012
LAC103-252130-
/O.CAN.KLIX.TO.W.0101.000000T0000Z-121225T2130Z/
ST. TAMMANY LA-
322 PM CST TUE DEC 25 2012
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL ST. TAMMANY PARISH IS
CANCELLED...
A TORNADO WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CST TUESDAY EVENING
FOR SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA AND SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI.
LAT...LON 3088 8934 3081 8934 3061 8964 3076 8975
3097 8941 3091 8936
TIME...MOT...LOC 2120Z 240DEG 35KT 3071 8958
$$
MSC109-252130-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0101.000000T0000Z-121225T2130Z/
PEARL RIVER MS-
322 PM CST TUE DEC 25 2012
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 PM CST FOR CENTRAL
PEARL RIVER COUNTY...
AT 315 PM CST...LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED A TORNADO PRODUCED
STRUCTURAL DAMAGE NEAR CARRIERE. THIS STORM WAS LOCATED NEAR
MCNEIL...OR 11 MILES NORTH OF PICAYUNE...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 40 MPH.
OTHER LOCATIONS IN THE WARNING INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
POPLARVILLE
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
THE SAFEST PLACE TO BE DURING A TORNADO IS UNDER A WORKBENCH OR OTHER
PIECE OF STURDY FURNITURE. SEEK SHELTER ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF THE
BUILDING IN AN INTERIOR HALLWAY OR ROOM SUCH AS A CLOSET. USE
BLANKETS OR PILLOWS TO COVER YOUR BODY AND ALWAYS STAY AWAY FROM
WINDOWS.
IF IN MOBILE HOMES OR VEHICLES...EVACUATE THEM AND GET INSIDE A
SUBSTANTIAL SHELTER. IF NO SHELTER IS AVAILABLE...LIE FLAT IN THE
NEAREST DITCH OR OTHER LOW SPOT AND COVER YOUR HEAD WITH YOUR HANDS.
PLEASE FOLLOW OUR OFFICE ON BOTH FACEBOOK AND TWITTER FOR MORE
INFORMATION ON SEVERE WEATHER AND TO RELAY WEATHER REPORTS AND
PHOTOS.
A TORNADO WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CST TUESDAY EVENING
FOR SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA AND SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI.
&&
LAT...LON 3088 8934 3081 8934 3061 8964 3076 8975
3097 8941 3091 8936
TIME...MOT...LOC 2120Z 240DEG 35KT 3071 8958
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS New Orleans, LA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 24, 8:34 PM CST | Dense Fog Advisory | LIX | Saint Bernard, Saint John the Baptist | 9 hr |
| Dec 24, 9:03 PM CST | Marine Dense Fog Advisory | LIX | 9 hr | |
| Dec 25, 4:27 AM CST | Gale Warning | LIX | 26 hr | |
| Dec 25, 4:27 AM CST | Small Craft Advisory | LIX | 35 hr | |
| Dec 25, 6:44 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | East Baton Rouge, Iberville, Pointe Coupee, West Baton Rouge | 31 min |
| Dec 25, 10:28 AM CST | Wind Advisory | LIX | Assumption, East Baton Rouge, Iberville, Pointe Coupee, Saint Bernard, Saint James and 2 more | 20 hr |
| Dec 25, 1:45 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | East Feliciana, Pointe Coupee, West Feliciana | 60 min |
| Dec 25, 1:52 PM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | East Feliciana, Pointe Coupee, West Feliciana | 53 min |
| Dec 25, 1:57 PM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | Lafourche, Saint Charles, Saint James, Saint John the Baptist | 33 min |
| Dec 25, 1:58 PM CST | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 62 min | |
| Dec 25, 2:07 PM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | Saint Tammany, Tangipahoa, Washington | 38 min |
| Dec 25, 2:17 PM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | Jefferson, Lafourche, Saint Charles, Saint John the Baptist | 43 min |
| Dec 25, 2:27 PM CST | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 33 min | |
| Dec 25, 2:30 PM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | East Feliciana, Saint Helena | 45 min |
| Dec 25, 2:38 PM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | Pointe Coupee, West Feliciana | 37 min |
| Dec 25, 2:41 PM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | East Feliciana | 34 min |
| Dec 25, 2:50 PM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | Jefferson, Orleans, Saint Charles | 25 min |
| Dec 25, 2:58 PM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | East Baton Rouge | 32 min |
| Dec 25, 2:59 PM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | Saint Tammany | 31 min |
| Dec 25, 3:02 PM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | Jefferson, Orleans, Saint Charles | 28 min |
| Dec 25, 3:05 PM CST | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 40 min | |
| Dec 25, 3:13 PM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Livingston, Saint Helena | 47 min |
| Dec 25, 3:28 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | Ascension, East Baton Rouge, Iberville, Livingston, West Baton Rouge | 62 min |
| Dec 25, 3:46 PM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | Saint Helena, Tangipahoa | 44 min |
| Dec 25, 3:49 PM CST | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 26 min | |
| Dec 25, 3:54 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | Washington | 66 min |
| Dec 25, 3:58 PM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | Jefferson, Lafourche, Plaquemines, Saint Bernard | 16 min |
| Dec 25, 4:01 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | Saint Tammany | 44 min |
| Dec 25, 4:11 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | Ascension, Livingston, Saint Helena, Saint Tammany, Tangipahoa, Washington | 64 min |
| Dec 25, 4:15 PM CST | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 45 min | |
| Dec 25, 4:39 PM CST | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 96 min | |
| Dec 25, 4:47 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | Saint John the Baptist, Saint Tammany, Tangipahoa, Washington | 58 min |
| Dec 25, 5:09 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | Assumption, Lafourche, Saint John the Baptist, Terrebonne | 47 min |
| Dec 25, 5:27 PM CST | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 63 min | |
| Dec 25, 1:48 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | Amite | 27 min |
| Dec 25, 1:59 PM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | Wilkinson | 46 min |
| Dec 25, 3:29 PM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | Pearl River | 22 min |
| Dec 25, 3:45 PM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | Hancock, Harrison, Pearl River | 30 min |
| Dec 25, 3:47 PM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | Walthall | 28 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive.