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Tornado Warning 33, NWS New Orleans, LA

February 7, 20174 parishes in Louisiana

NWS New Orleans, LA issued this tornado warning at Feb 7, 2017, 10:36 AM CST for 4 parishes in Louisiana. It was in force for 24 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Feb 7, 2017, 10:36 AM CST (16:36 UTC)
Expired
Feb 7, 2017, 11:00 AM CST
In force
24 min
Issued by
NWS New Orleans, LA
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
1.25 in

Counties East Baton Rouge Parish, LA, East Feliciana Parish, LA, Pointe Coupee Parish, LA, West Feliciana Parish, LA

The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Feb 7, 7:54 AM CSTTornado WatchSPC11 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 12:00Z, 4.6 hours before the alert went out and 172 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Slidell Radar S, LA at 12:00Z on 2017-02-07Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 889 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Slidell Radar S, LA at 12:00Z on 2017-02-07The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 194 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
889 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-24 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
562 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
30 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
194 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
190 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
3.4

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The text

As transmitted.

281 
WFUS54 KLIX 071636
TORLIX
LAC033-037-077-125-071700-
/O.NEW.KLIX.TO.W.0033.170207T1636Z-170207T1700Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1036 AM CST TUE FEB 7 2017

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Pointe Coupee Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
  Northwestern East Baton Rouge Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
  Southwestern East Feliciana Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
  Southeastern West Feliciana Parish in southeastern Louisiana...

* Until 1100 AM CST
    
* At 1035 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
  tornado was located over Morganza, or near New Roads, moving east
  at 30 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar 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...
  Zachary, New Roads, Jackson, St. Francisville and Morganza. 

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.

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 3081 9165 3091 9122 3064 9118 3066 9133
      3065 9131 3064 9132 3063 9163
TIME...MOT...LOC 1635Z 262DEG 25KT 3074 9156 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.25IN

$$

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1 follow-up statement
840 
WWUS54 KLIX 071650
SVSLIX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1050 AM CST TUE FEB 7 2017

LAC033-037-077-125-071700-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0033.000000T0000Z-170207T1700Z/
Pointe Coupee LA-East Baton Rouge LA-East Feliciana LA-
West Feliciana LA-
1050 AM CST TUE FEB 7 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 AM CST FOR CENTRAL
POINTE COUPEE...NORTHWESTERN EAST BATON ROUGE...SOUTHWESTERN EAST
FELICIANA AND SOUTHEASTERN WEST FELICIANA PARISHES...
    
At 1050 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near St. Francisville, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar 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...
Zachary, New Roads, Jackson, St. Francisville and Morganza. 

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.

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 3081 9165 3091 9122 3064 9118 3066 9133
      3065 9131 3064 9132 3063 9163
TIME...MOT...LOC 1650Z 264DEG 27KT 3074 9141 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.25IN

$$

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The office that day

Everything else NWS New Orleans, LA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 7, 6:27 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementLIXAscension, Livingston, Saint Helena, Tangipahoa63 min
Feb 7, 7:35 AM CSTTornado WarningLIXPointe Coupee, West Feliciana55 min
Feb 7, 7:45 AM CSTTornado WarningLIXEast Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Pointe Coupee, West Baton Rouge, West Feliciana30 min
Feb 7, 8:13 AM CSTTornado WarningLIXEast Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Pointe Coupee, West Baton Rouge32 min
Feb 7, 8:20 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementLIXEast Feliciana25 min
Feb 7, 8:41 AM CSTTornado WarningLIXEast Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Livingston34 min
Feb 7, 8:45 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementLIXIberville30 min
Feb 7, 9:01 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementLIXWashington29 min
Feb 7, 9:05 AM CSTTornado WarningLIXAscension, Iberville25 min
Feb 7, 9:09 AM CSTTornado WarningLIXEast Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Livingston, Saint Helena36 min
Feb 7, 9:13 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementLIXPointe Coupee32 min
Feb 7, 9:20 AM CSTTornado WarningLIXTangipahoa, Washington25 min
Feb 7, 9:26 AM CSTTornado WarningLIXAscension, Iberville, Livingston34 min
Feb 7, 9:43 AM CSTTornado WarningLIXWashington47 min
Feb 7, 9:49 AM CSTTornado WarningLIXEast Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge26 min
Feb 7, 9:52 AM CSTTornado WarningLIXPointe Coupee, West Feliciana23 min
Feb 7, 9:59 AM CSTTornado WarningLIXLivingston, Tangipahoa31 min
Feb 7, 10:06 AM CSTTornado WarningLIXSaint Helena, Tangipahoa, Washington24 min
Feb 7, 10:12 AM CSTTornado WarningLIXEast Baton Rouge, Livingston, Saint Helena33 min
Feb 7, 10:16 AM CSTTornado WarningLIXPointe Coupee, West Feliciana29 min
Feb 7, 10:19 AM CSTTornado WarningLIXJefferson, Lafourche, Saint Charles26 min
Feb 7, 10:21 AM CSTTornado WarningLIXPointe Coupee, West Feliciana24 min
Feb 7, 10:23 AM CSTSpecial Marine WarningLIX37 min
Feb 7, 10:28 AM CSTTornado WarningLIXAscension, Iberville32 min
Feb 7, 10:32 AM CSTTornado Warning Tornado observedConsiderable damage threatLIXLivingston, Saint John the Baptist, Saint Tammany, Tangipahoa28 min
Feb 7, 10:40 AM CSTTornado WarningLIXLivingston, Saint Helena, Tangipahoa35 min
Feb 7, 10:43 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXJefferson, Orleans, Saint Charles32 min
Feb 7, 10:44 AM CSTSpecial Marine WarningLIX46 min
Feb 7, 10:52 AM CSTTornado WarningLIXJefferson, Orleans, Saint Bernard23 min
Feb 7, 10:55 AM CSTTornado Warning EmergencyTornado observedCatastrophic damage threatLIXSaint Tammany, Tangipahoa35 min
Feb 7, 10:58 AM CSTTornado WarningLIXEast Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Pointe Coupee, West Feliciana32 min
Feb 7, 10:59 AM CSTTornado WarningLIXAscension, Iberville, Livingston, Saint James31 min
Feb 7, 11:02 AM CSTSpecial Marine WarningLIX43 min
Feb 7, 11:14 AM CSTTornado WarningLIXOrleans31 min
Feb 7, 11:27 AM CSTTornado Warning Tornado observedLIXAscension, Saint James, Saint John the Baptist33 min
Feb 7, 11:29 AM CSTTornado WarningLIXEast Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Livingston, Saint Helena31 min
Feb 7, 11:37 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementLIXSaint Tammany38 min
Feb 7, 11:39 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementLIXWashington36 min
Feb 7, 11:42 AM CSTSpecial Marine WarningLIX48 min
Feb 7, 11:48 AM CSTSpecial Marine WarningLIX27 min
Feb 7, 11:55 AM CSTTornado Warning Tornado observedLIXSaint John the Baptist11 min
Feb 7, 11:56 AM CSTTornado WarningLIXLivingston, Saint Helena, Tangipahoa34 min
Feb 7, 11:59 AM CSTTornado WarningLIXJefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, Saint Bernard, Saint Charles31 min
Feb 7, 12:16 PM CSTSpecial Marine WarningLIX44 min
Feb 7, 12:23 PM CSTTornado WarningLIXOrleans, Saint Bernard22 min
Feb 7, 12:25 PM CSTTornado Warning Tornado observedLIXLivingston, Saint Helena, Tangipahoa35 min
Feb 7, 12:32 PM CSTSpecial Marine WarningLIX43 min
Feb 7, 12:33 PM CSTSpecial Marine WarningLIX42 min
Feb 7, 12:57 PM CSTTornado WarningLIXSaint Tammany, Tangipahoa, Washington33 min
Feb 7, 1:07 PM CSTSpecial Marine WarningLIX38 min
Feb 7, 1:11 PM CSTSpecial Marine WarningLIX34 min
Feb 7, 1:12 PM CSTSpecial Marine WarningLIX33 min
Feb 7, 1:26 PM CSTTornado WarningLIXSaint Tammany, Washington34 min
Feb 7, 1:40 PM CSTSpecial Marine WarningLIX50 min
Feb 7, 1:41 PM CSTSpecial Marine WarningLIX34 min
Feb 7, 1:51 PM CSTSpecial Marine WarningLIX24 min
Feb 7, 1:58 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXSaint Tammany32 min
Feb 7, 2:29 PM CSTSpecial Marine WarningLIX46 min
Feb 7, 3:03 PM CSTSmall Craft AdvisoryLIX7 hr
Feb 7, 3:13 PM CSTSpecial Marine WarningLIX47 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive.