Alert archive / Louisiana / Tornado Warnings in 2017
Tornado Warning 41, NWS New Orleans, LA
NWS New Orleans, LA issued this tornado warning at Feb 7, 2017, 11:29 AM CST for 4 parishes in Louisiana. It was in force for 31 min. 2 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, 11:29 AM CST (17:29 UTC)
- Expired
- Feb 7, 2017, 12:00 PM CST
- In force
- 31 min
- Issued by
- NWS New Orleans, LA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.0 in
Counties East Baton Rouge Parish, LA, East Feliciana Parish, LA, Livingston Parish, LA, Saint Helena Parish, LA
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 11:55 AM CST | TORNADO 3 | 5 Ne Watson, LA | *** 2 INJ *** TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN NEAR LITTLE WOODS ROAD SOUTH OF SIMS ROAD. TORNADO THEN STRENGTHENED AND GREW IN SIZE AS IT MOVED EAST WHERE METAL TRUSS TOWERS WERE BENT AND TWISTED TOWARDS THE GROUND ALONG WITH ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION LINES CONSISTENT WITH |
| Feb 7, 11:55 AM CST | TORNADO | 5 Ne Watson, LA | *** 2 INJ *** TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN IN THE NORTHWEST LIVINGSTON PARISH IN THE VICINITY OF HIGHWAY 63 AND NAN WESLEY ROAD. 10 HOMES REPORTED DAMAGED ALONG WITH NUMEROUS TREES DOWNED. 2 INJURIES REPORTED. TIME ESTIMATED ON RADAR. |
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, 5.5 hours before the alert went out and 130 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.
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WFUS54 KLIX 071729
TORLIX
LAC033-037-063-091-071800-
/O.NEW.KLIX.TO.W.0041.170207T1729Z-170207T1800Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1129 AM CST TUE FEB 7 2017
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern East Baton Rouge Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
Southeastern East Feliciana Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
Northwestern Livingston Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
Southwestern St. Helena Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
* Until noon CST
* At 1128 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located near Zachary, moving east at 25 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...
Zachary, Baker, Walker, Livingston, Slaughter, Pride, Greenwell
Spring and Watson.
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 3057 9116 3071 9115 3075 9073 3048 9075
TIME...MOT...LOC 1728Z 273DEG 23KT 3064 9108
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN
$$
321 follow-up statement
674
WWUS54 KLIX 071743
SVSLIX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1143 AM CST TUE FEB 7 2017
LAC037-071753-
/O.CAN.KLIX.TO.W.0041.000000T0000Z-170207T1800Z/
East Feliciana LA-
1143 AM CST TUE FEB 7 2017
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN EAST FELICIANA PARISH IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A tornado watch remains in effect until 200 PM CST for southeastern
Louisiana.
LAT...LON 3071 9115 3072 9084 3074 9084 3075 9073
3048 9075 3057 9116
TIME...MOT...LOC 1743Z 272DEG 25KT 3063 9096
$$
LAC033-063-091-071800-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0041.000000T0000Z-170207T1800Z/
East Baton Rouge LA-Livingston LA-St. Helena LA-
1143 AM CST TUE FEB 7 2017
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST FOR
NORTHEASTERN EAST BATON ROUGE...NORTHWESTERN LIVINGSTON AND
SOUTHWESTERN ST. HELENA PARISHES...
At 1143 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Watson, or 10 miles north of Denham Springs, moving
east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball 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...
Zachary, Baker, Walker, Livingston, Slaughter, Pride, Greenwell
Spring and Watson.
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.
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 3071 9115 3072 9084 3074 9084 3075 9073
3048 9075 3057 9116
TIME...MOT...LOC 1743Z 272DEG 25KT 3063 9096
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
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, 10:55 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, 11:14 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, 11:37 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.