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Tornado Warning 39, NWS New Orleans, LA

February 7, 2017Orleans Parish, Louisiana

NWS New Orleans, LA issued this tornado warning at Feb 7, 2017, 11:14 AM CST for Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was in force for 31 min. 4 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Feb 7, 2017, 11:14 AM CST (17:14 UTC)
Expired
Feb 7, 2017, 11:45 AM CST
In force
31 min
Issued by
NWS New Orleans, LA
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
1.25 in

County Orleans Parish, LA

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Feb 7, 11:18 AM CSTHAIL 1.59 Ene New Orleans, LAPING PONG BALL SIZE HAIL REPORTED IN NEW ORLEANS EAST
Feb 7, 11:25 AM CSTTORNADO 3East New Orleans, LA*** 25 INJ *** EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PRELIMINARILY REPORT APPROXIMATELY 60 HOUSES AND STRUCTURES WITH VARYING DEGREES OF DAMAGE. APPROXIMATELY 25 INJURIES REPORTED. -- UPDATE 11/8 1015AM SURVEY CREW CONFIRMS EF3 DAMAGE. DETAILS TO FOLLOW LATER TODAY. --
Feb 7, 11:25 AM CSTTORNADOEast New Orleans, LA*** 25 INJ *** EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PRELIMINARILY REPORT APPROXIMATELY 60 HOUSES AND STRUCTURES WITH VARYING DEGREES OF DAMAGE. APPROXIMATELY 25 INJURIES REPORTED.
Feb 7, 11:25 AM CSTTORNADOEast New Orleans, LASEVERAL REPORTS OF TORNADO TOUCH DOWN. MEDIA REPORTED BUILDING DAMAGE CROWDER AND CHEF MENTEUR. ALSO BUILDING DAMAGED ON OLD GENTILLY ROAD AND TREES DOWN AT MICHOUD

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

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, 5.2 hours before the alert went out and 32 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.

115 
WFUS54 KLIX 071714
TORLIX
LAC071-071745-
/O.NEW.KLIX.TO.W.0039.170207T1714Z-170207T1745Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1114 AM CST TUE FEB 7 2017

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Orleans Parish in southeastern Louisiana...

* Until 1145 AM CST
    
* At 1113 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
  tornado was located near Arabi, or near Chalmette, moving east at
  20 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...
  New Orleans, East New Orleans and Lakefront Airport. 

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 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 2996 9005 3004 9008 3016 8985 3013 8982
      3019 8976 3001 8970 3000 8970 3001 8980
      2997 8985 3000 8986 2999 8986 2999 8988
      3000 8989 3000 8991 2998 8994 2999 8997
      2999 8999 2996 9001
TIME...MOT...LOC 1713Z 254DEG 19KT 3002 9000 

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

$$

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2 follow-up statements
519 
WWUS54 KLIX 071720
SVSLIX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1120 AM CST TUE FEB 7 2017

LAC071-071745-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0039.000000T0000Z-170207T1745Z/
Orleans LA-
1120 AM CST TUE FEB 7 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 AM CST FOR ORLEANS
PARISH...
        
At 1119 AM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near East New Orleans, moving east at 20 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado. 

SOURCE...Radar 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. 

Locations impacted include...
New Orleans, East New Orleans and Lakefront Airport. 

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 a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors 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 2996 9005 3004 9008 3016 8985 3013 8982
      3019 8976 3001 8970 3000 8970 3001 8980
      2997 8985 3000 8986 2999 8986 2999 8988
      3000 8989 3000 8991 2998 8994 2999 8997
      2999 8999 2996 9001
TIME...MOT...LOC 1719Z 258DEG 19KT 3002 8996 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

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242 
WWUS54 KLIX 071732
SVSLIX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1132 AM CST TUE FEB 7 2017

LAC071-071745-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0039.000000T0000Z-170207T1745Z/
Orleans LA-
1132 AM CST TUE FEB 7 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 AM CST FOR ORLEANS
PARISH...
    
At 1132 AM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near East New Orleans, moving east at 25 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado. 

SOURCE...Public 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. 

Locations impacted include...
New Orleans, East New Orleans and Lakefront Airport. 

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 a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors or in a vehicle, 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 2996 9005 3004 9008 3016 8985 3013 8982
      3019 8976 3001 8970 3000 8970 3001 8980
      2997 8985 3000 8986 2999 8986 2999 8988
      3000 8989 3000 8991 2998 8994 2999 8997
      2999 8999 2996 9001
TIME...MOT...LOC 1732Z 270DEG 23KT 3002 8986 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...2.75IN

$$

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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, 10:36 AM CSTTornado WarningLIXEast Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Pointe Coupee, West Feliciana24 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, 11:27 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive.