Tornado Warning 18, NWS New Orleans, LA

Issued

Feb 7, 2017, 9:05 AM CST (15:05 UTC)

Expired

Feb 7, 2017, 9:30 AM CST

In force

25 min

Issued by

NWS New Orleans, LA

Area

Storm-based polygon

Tornado

Radar indicated

Hail

1.0 in

Counties Ascension Parish, LA, Iberville Parish, LA

942 
WFUS54 KLIX 071505
TORLIX
LAC005-047-071530-
/O.NEW.KLIX.TO.W.0018.170207T1505Z-170207T1530Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
905 AM CST TUE FEB 7 2017

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Iberville Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
  Western Ascension Parish in southeastern Louisiana...

* Until 930 AM CST
    
* At 904 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near White Castle, or 7 miles south of Plaquemine,
  moving east at 30 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail. 

  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. 

* Locations impacted include...
  Gonzales, St. Gabriel, White Castle, Sorrento, Prairieville,
  Carville and Geismer.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Motorists should not take shelter under highway overpasses. If you
cannot safely drive away from the tornado, as a last resort, either
park your vehicle and stay put, or abandon your vehicle and lie down
in a low lying area and protect yourself from flying debris.

To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
New Orleans.

&&

LAT...LON 3021 9135 3032 9110 3032 9102 3034 9101
      3034 9099 3035 9095 3034 9094 3034 9092
      3013 9084 3008 9130
TIME...MOT...LOC 1504Z 252DEG 27KT 3017 9124 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

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324 
WWUS54 KLIX 071515
SVSLIX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
915 AM CST TUE FEB 7 2017

LAC005-047-071530-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-170207T1530Z/
Iberville LA-Ascension LA-
915 AM CST TUE FEB 7 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 AM CST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN IBERVILLE AND WESTERN ASCENSION PARISHES...
    
At 915 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over White Castle, or 8 miles southeast of Plaquemine,
moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail. 

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. 

Locations impacted include...
Gonzales, St. Gabriel, White Castle, Sorrento, Prairieville, Carville
and Geismer.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Motorists should not take shelter under highway overpasses. If you
cannot safely drive away from the tornado, as a last resort, either
park your vehicle and stay put, or abandon your vehicle and lie down
in a low lying area and protect yourself from flying debris.

If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.

&&

LAT...LON 3021 9135 3032 9110 3032 9102 3034 9101
      3034 9099 3035 9095 3034 9094 3034 9092
      3013 9084 3008 9130
TIME...MOT...LOC 1515Z 252DEG 27KT 3019 9114 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

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