Tornado Warning 40, NWS New Orleans, LA

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1146 AM CST TUE FEB 7 2017

LAC005-093-071755-
/O.CAN.KLIX.TO.W.0040.000000T0000Z-170207T1800Z/
St. James LA-Ascension LA-
1146 AM CST TUE FEB 7 2017

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN ST. JAMES AND SOUTHEASTERN
ASCENSION PARISHES 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 3005 9066 3009 9067 3010 9065 3022 9063
      3021 9060 3024 9056 3020 9055 3020 9050
      3025 9045 3027 9036 3021 9036 3018 9039
      3006 9038 3008 9041 3003 9045 3002 9053
      3004 9068
TIME...MOT...LOC 1745Z 262DEG 34KT 3014 9058 

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LAC095-071800-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0040.000000T0000Z-170207T1800Z/
St. John The Baptist LA-
1146 AM CST TUE FEB 7 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST FOR ST. JOHN
THE BAPTIST PARISH...
    
At 1145 AM CST, a confirmed tornado was located near Reserve, moving
east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and golf ball 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...
Reserve, Laplace, Garyville, Edgard, Wallace, Montz and Killona. 

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.

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.

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LAT...LON 3005 9066 3009 9067 3010 9065 3022 9063
      3021 9060 3024 9056 3020 9055 3020 9050
      3025 9045 3027 9036 3021 9036 3018 9039
      3006 9038 3008 9041 3003 9045 3002 9053
      3004 9068
TIME...MOT...LOC 1745Z 262DEG 34KT 3014 9058 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.75IN

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