Tornado Warning 34, NWS New Orleans, LA

Issued

Feb 7, 2017, 10:40 AM CST (16:40 UTC)

Expired

Feb 7, 2017, 11:15 AM CST

In force

35 min

Issued by

NWS New Orleans, LA

Area

Storm-based polygon

Tornado

Radar indicated

Hail

1.0 in

Counties Livingston Parish, LA, Saint Helena Parish, LA, Tangipahoa Parish, LA

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WFUS54 KLIX 071640
TORLIX
LAC063-091-105-071715-
/O.NEW.KLIX.TO.W.0034.170207T1640Z-170207T1715Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1040 AM CST TUE FEB 7 2017

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  West central Tangipahoa Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
  Northeastern Livingston Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
  Southeastern St. Helena Parish in southeastern Louisiana...

* Until 1115 AM CST
    
* At 1040 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
  tornado was located 8 miles east of Watson, or 11 miles northeast
  of Denham Springs, 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...
  Hammond, Amite, Amite City, Independence, Roseland, Montpelier,
  Natalbany and Tickfaw.

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 3056 9088 3066 9090 3077 9049 3053 9046
TIME...MOT...LOC 1640Z 262DEG 25KT 3060 9082 

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

$$

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