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Tornado Warning 39, NWS New Orleans, LA
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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 11:18 AM CST | HAIL 1.5 | 9 Ene New Orleans, LA | PING PONG BALL SIZE HAIL REPORTED IN NEW ORLEANS EAST |
| Feb 7, 11:25 AM CST | TORNADO 3 | East 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 CST | TORNADO | East 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 CST | TORNADO | East New Orleans, LA | SEVERAL 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.
| 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, 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.
- 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.
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
$$
322 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
$$
32242
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
$$
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, 10:55 AM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | Saint Tammany, Tangipahoa | 35 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, 11:27 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive.