Tornado Warning 38, NWS New Orleans, LA

Issued

Feb 7, 2017, 10:59 AM CST (16:59 UTC)

Expired

Feb 7, 2017, 11:30 AM CST

In force

31 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, Livingston Parish, LA, Saint James Parish, LA

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

547 
WFUS54 KLIX 071659
TORLIX
LAC005-047-063-093-071730-
/O.NEW.KLIX.TO.W.0038.170207T1659Z-170207T1730Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1059 AM CST TUE FEB 7 2017

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  East central Iberville Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
  Northern St. James Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
  Ascension Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
  South central Livingston Parish in southeastern Louisiana...

* Until 1130 AM CST
    
* At 1059 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
  tornado was located near Geismer, or near Donaldsonville, moving
  east at 35 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, Donaldsonville, St. Gabriel, Gramercy, Lutcher, Sorrento,
  French Settlement, Carville, Whitehall, Geismer and Garyville.

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 3036 9067 3020 9063 3010 9065 3010 9067
      3008 9067 3006 9096 3007 9099 3008 9101
      3007 9106 3008 9108 3008 9109 3006 9109
      3006 9110 3023 9114
TIME...MOT...LOC 1659Z 258DEG 31KT 3016 9104 

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

$$

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615 
WWUS54 KLIX 071718
SVSLIX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1118 AM CST TUE FEB 7 2017

LAC047-071727-
/O.CAN.KLIX.TO.W.0038.000000T0000Z-170207T1730Z/
Iberville LA-
1118 AM CST TUE FEB 7 2017

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL IBERVILLE 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 3006 9097 3020 9098 3026 9064 3023 9064
      3018 9063 3010 9065 3010 9067 3008 9067
      3006 9096
TIME...MOT...LOC 1717Z 266DEG 29KT 3012 9089 

$$

LAC005-063-093-071730-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0038.000000T0000Z-170207T1730Z/
St. James LA-Ascension LA-Livingston LA-
1118 AM CST TUE FEB 7 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130 AM CST FOR NORTHERN
ST. JAMES...CENTRAL ASCENSION AND SOUTH CENTRAL LIVINGSTON
PARISHES...
    
At 1117 AM CST, a confirmed tornado was located near Sorrento, or
near Donaldsonville, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail. 

SOURCE...Emergency management confirmed tornado. 

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, Gramercy, Lutcher, Sorrento and Garyville. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 3006 9097 3020 9098 3026 9064 3023 9064
      3018 9063 3010 9065 3010 9067 3008 9067
      3006 9096
TIME...MOT...LOC 1717Z 266DEG 29KT 3012 9089 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

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