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Tornado Warning 36, NWS New Orleans, LA
NWS New Orleans, LA issued this tornado warning at Feb 7, 2017, 10:55 AM CST for Saint Tammany Parish, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was in force for 35 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, 10:55 AM CST (16:55 UTC)
- Expired
- Feb 7, 2017, 11:30 AM CST
- In force
- 35 min
- Issued by
- NWS New Orleans, LA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Emergency
- Tornado emergency
- Tornado
- Observed
- Damage threat
- Catastrophic
- Hail
- 2.0 in
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 7:54 AM CST | Tornado Watch | SPC | 11 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 12:00Z, 4.9 hours before the alert went out and 44 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
- 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
The text
As transmitted.
887
WFUS54 KLIX 071655
TORLIX
LAC103-105-071730-
/O.NEW.KLIX.TO.W.0036.170207T1655Z-170207T1730Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1055 AM CST TUE FEB 7 2017
...TORNADO EMERGENCY FOR MADISONVILLE...COVINGTON...AND ABITA
SPRINGS...
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Tangipahoa Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
Northwestern St. Tammany Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
* Until 1130 AM CST
* At 1054 AM CST, a confirmed large and destructive tornado was
observed near Madisonville, or 10 miles southwest of Covington,
moving east at 35 mph.
TORNADO EMERGENCY for Madisonville...Covington...and Abita
Springs. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Deadly tornado.
SOURCE...Emergency Management confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris
may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile
homes will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete
destruction is possible.
* The tornado will be near...
Madisonville around 1105 AM CST.
Covington around 1110 AM CST.
Abita Springs and Lacombe around 1120 AM CST.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid
windows. If in a mobile home, a vehicle or outdoors.. Move to the
closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
A large and extremely dangerous tornado is on the ground. Take
immediate tornado precautions. This is an emergency situation.
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 3063 8992 3037 8982 3034 9014 3036 9019
3033 9022 3032 9030 3041 9034
TIME...MOT...LOC 1654Z 250DEG 31KT 3039 9025
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
HAIL...2.00IN
$$
321 follow-up statement
622
WWUS54 KLIX 071708
SVSLIX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1108 AM CST TUE FEB 7 2017
LAC105-071717-
/O.CAN.KLIX.TO.W.0036.000000T0000Z-170207T1730Z/
Tangipahoa LA-
1108 AM CST TUE FEB 7 2017
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN TANGIPAHOA PARISH IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A tornado watch remains in effect until 200 PM CST for southeastern
Louisiana.
LAT...LON 3063 8992 3037 8982 3034 9014 3036 9019
3034 9021 3035 9024 3035 9026 3036 9024
3046 9024
TIME...MOT...LOC 1707Z 255DEG 32KT 3041 9012
$$
LAC103-071730-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0036.000000T0000Z-170207T1730Z/
St. Tammany LA-
1108 AM CST TUE FEB 7 2017
...TORNADO EMERGENCY FOR MADISONVILLE...COVINGTON...AND ABITA
SPRINGS...
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130 AM CST FOR
NORTHWESTERN ST. TAMMANY PARISH...
At 1107 AM CST, a confirmed large and destructive tornado was located
near Madisonville, or near Covington, moving east at 35 mph.
TORNADO EMERGENCY for Madisonville...Covington...and Abita Springs.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Deadly tornado.
SOURCE...Emergency management confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
The tornado will be near...
Abita Springs and Lacombe around 1120 AM CST.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous, and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid
windows. If in a mobile home, a vehicle or outdoors, move to the
closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
A large and extremely dangerous tornado is on the ground. take
immediate tornado precautions. this is an emergency situation.
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 3063 8992 3037 8982 3034 9014 3036 9019
3034 9021 3035 9024 3035 9026 3036 9024
3046 9024
TIME...MOT...LOC 1707Z 255DEG 32KT 3041 9012
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
HAIL...1.75IN
$$
32The office that day
Everything else NWS New Orleans, LA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 6:27 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | LIX | Ascension, Livingston, Saint Helena, Tangipahoa | 63 min |
| Feb 7, 7:35 AM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | Pointe Coupee, West Feliciana | 55 min |
| Feb 7, 7:45 AM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Pointe Coupee, West Baton Rouge, West Feliciana | 30 min |
| Feb 7, 8:13 AM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Pointe Coupee, West Baton Rouge | 32 min |
| Feb 7, 8:20 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | LIX | East Feliciana | 25 min |
| Feb 7, 8:41 AM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Livingston | 34 min |
| Feb 7, 8:45 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | LIX | Iberville | 30 min |
| Feb 7, 9:01 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | LIX | Washington | 29 min |
| Feb 7, 9:05 AM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | Ascension, Iberville | 25 min |
| Feb 7, 9:09 AM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Livingston, Saint Helena | 36 min |
| Feb 7, 9:13 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | LIX | Pointe Coupee | 32 min |
| Feb 7, 9:20 AM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | Tangipahoa, Washington | 25 min |
| Feb 7, 9:26 AM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | Ascension, Iberville, Livingston | 34 min |
| Feb 7, 9:43 AM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | Washington | 47 min |
| Feb 7, 9:49 AM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge | 26 min |
| Feb 7, 9:52 AM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | Pointe Coupee, West Feliciana | 23 min |
| Feb 7, 9:59 AM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | Livingston, Tangipahoa | 31 min |
| Feb 7, 10:06 AM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | Saint Helena, Tangipahoa, Washington | 24 min |
| Feb 7, 10:12 AM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | East Baton Rouge, Livingston, Saint Helena | 33 min |
| Feb 7, 10:16 AM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | Pointe Coupee, West Feliciana | 29 min |
| Feb 7, 10:19 AM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | Jefferson, Lafourche, Saint Charles | 26 min |
| Feb 7, 10:21 AM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | Pointe Coupee, West Feliciana | 24 min |
| Feb 7, 10:23 AM CST | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 37 min | |
| Feb 7, 10:28 AM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | Ascension, Iberville | 32 min |
| Feb 7, 10:32 AM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | Livingston, Saint John the Baptist, Saint Tammany, Tangipahoa | 28 min |
| Feb 7, 10:36 AM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Pointe Coupee, West Feliciana | 24 min |
| Feb 7, 10:40 AM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | Livingston, Saint Helena, Tangipahoa | 35 min |
| Feb 7, 10:43 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | Jefferson, Orleans, Saint Charles | 32 min |
| Feb 7, 10:44 AM CST | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 46 min | |
| Feb 7, 10:52 AM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | Jefferson, Orleans, Saint Bernard | 23 min |
| Feb 7, 10:58 AM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Pointe Coupee, West Feliciana | 32 min |
| Feb 7, 10:59 AM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | Ascension, Iberville, Livingston, Saint James | 31 min |
| Feb 7, 11:02 AM CST | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 43 min | |
| Feb 7, 11:14 AM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | Orleans | 31 min |
| Feb 7, 11:27 AM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | Ascension, Saint James, Saint John the Baptist | 33 min |
| Feb 7, 11:29 AM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Livingston, Saint Helena | 31 min |
| Feb 7, 11:37 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | LIX | Saint Tammany | 38 min |
| Feb 7, 11:39 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | LIX | Washington | 36 min |
| Feb 7, 11:42 AM CST | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 48 min | |
| Feb 7, 11:48 AM CST | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 27 min | |
| Feb 7, 11:55 AM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | Saint John the Baptist | 11 min |
| Feb 7, 11:56 AM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | Livingston, Saint Helena, Tangipahoa | 34 min |
| Feb 7, 11:59 AM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, Saint Bernard, Saint Charles | 31 min |
| Feb 7, 12:16 PM CST | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 44 min | |
| Feb 7, 12:23 PM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | Orleans, Saint Bernard | 22 min |
| Feb 7, 12:25 PM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | Livingston, Saint Helena, Tangipahoa | 35 min |
| Feb 7, 12:32 PM CST | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 43 min | |
| Feb 7, 12:33 PM CST | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 42 min | |
| Feb 7, 12:57 PM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | Saint Tammany, Tangipahoa, Washington | 33 min |
| Feb 7, 1:07 PM CST | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 38 min | |
| Feb 7, 1:11 PM CST | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 34 min | |
| Feb 7, 1:12 PM CST | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 33 min | |
| Feb 7, 1:26 PM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | Saint Tammany, Washington | 34 min |
| Feb 7, 1:40 PM CST | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 50 min | |
| Feb 7, 1:41 PM CST | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 34 min | |
| Feb 7, 1:51 PM CST | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 24 min | |
| Feb 7, 1:58 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | Saint Tammany | 32 min |
| Feb 7, 2:29 PM CST | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 46 min | |
| Feb 7, 3:03 PM CST | Small Craft Advisory | LIX | 7 hr | |
| Feb 7, 3:13 PM CST | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 47 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.