Tornado Warning 48, NWS New Orleans, LA

Issued

Feb 7, 2017, 1:26 PM CST (19:26 UTC)

Expired

Feb 7, 2017, 2:00 PM CST

In force

34 min

Issued by

NWS New Orleans, LA

Area

Storm-based polygon

Tornado

Radar indicated

Hail

2.0 in

Counties Saint Tammany Parish, LA, Washington Parish, LA, Pearl River County, MS

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

773 
WFUS54 KLIX 071926
TORLIX
LAC103-117-MSC109-072000-
/O.NEW.KLIX.TO.W.0048.170207T1926Z-170207T2000Z/

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

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northwestern St. Tammany Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
  Southeastern Washington Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
  Southwestern Pearl River County in southern Mississippi...

* Until 200 PM CST
    
* At 126 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Folsom, or 10 miles north of Covington, moving
  east at 40 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and hail up to two inches in diameter. 

  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...
  Bogalusa, Picayune, Folsom, Sun and Bush. 

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 3053 9018 3071 9019 3078 8966 3051 8965
TIME...MOT...LOC 1926Z 267DEG 34KT 3063 9009 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...2.00IN

$$

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160 
WWUS54 KLIX 071943
SVSLIX

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

LAC103-117-MSC109-072000-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0048.000000T0000Z-170207T2000Z/
St. Tammany LA-Washington LA-Pearl River MS-
143 PM CST TUE FEB 7 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 PM CST FOR
NORTHWESTERN ST. TAMMANY...SOUTHEASTERN WASHINGTON PARISHES IN
SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA AND SOUTHWESTERN PEARL RIVER COUNTIES...
    
At 142 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Bush, or 11 miles northeast of Covington, moving
east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and two inch 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...
Bogalusa, Picayune, Folsom, Sun and Bush. 

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 3053 9018 3071 9019 3078 8966 3051 8965
TIME...MOT...LOC 1942Z 269DEG 33KT 3058 8996 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...2.00IN

$$

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