Tornado Warning 45, NWS New Orleans, LA

Issued

Feb 7, 2017, 12:23 PM CST (18:23 UTC)

Expired

Feb 7, 2017, 12:45 PM CST

In force

22 min

Issued by

NWS New Orleans, LA

Area

Storm-based polygon

Tornado

Radar indicated

Hail

1.0 in

Counties Orleans Parish, LA, Saint Bernard Parish, LA

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WFUS54 KLIX 071823
TORLIX
LAC071-087-071900-
/O.NEW.KLIX.TO.W.0045.170207T1823Z-170207T1900Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1223 PM CST TUE FEB 7 2017

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Orleans Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
  Northwestern St. Bernard Parish in southeastern Louisiana...

* Until 100 PM CST
    
* At 1223 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
  tornado was located over Chalmette, moving east at 30 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...
  New Orleans, Chalmette, Belle Chasse, Gretna, Violet, Meraux,
  Arabi, Poydras and Terrytown.

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.

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.

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 2987 8992 2989 8993 2990 8996 2990 8999
      2989 8999 2990 9001 2994 9006 2998 9006
      3007 8966 3004 8969 3000 8970 3001 8980
      2998 8981 2998 8971 2995 8968 2992 8970
      2989 8965 2990 8963 2997 8961 2981 8960
TIME...MOT...LOC 1823Z 266DEG 28KT 2993 8999 

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

$$

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082 
WWUS54 KLIX 071845
SVSLIX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1245 PM CST TUE FEB 7 2017

LAC071-087-071854-
/O.CAN.KLIX.TO.W.0045.000000T0000Z-170207T1900Z/
Orleans LA-St. Bernard LA-
1245 PM CST TUE FEB 7 2017

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL ORLEANS AND NORTHWESTERN ST.
BERNARD PARISHES IS CANCELLED...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore the warning has been cancelled.

A tornado watch remains in effect until 200 PM CST for southeastern
Louisiana.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
New Orleans.

LAT...LON 2987 8992 2989 8993 2990 8996 2990 8999
      2989 8999 2990 9001 2994 9006 2998 9006
      3007 8966 3004 8969 3000 8970 3001 8980
      2998 8981 2998 8971 2995 8968 2992 8970
      2989 8965 2990 8963 2997 8961 2981 8960
TIME...MOT...LOC 1842Z 266DEG 28KT 2994 8980 

$$

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