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Tornado Warning 68, NWS New Orleans, LA

May 12, 2017Ascension Parish, Iberville Parish, Livingston Parish, Louisiana

NWS New Orleans, LA issued this tornado warning at May 12, 2017, 9:04 AM CDT for Ascension Parish, Iberville Parish, Livingston Parish, Louisiana. It was in force for 41 min. 1 report 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
May 12, 2017, 9:04 AM CDT (14:04 UTC)
Expired
May 12, 2017, 9:45 AM CDT
In force
41 min
Issued by
NWS New Orleans, LA
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
0.75 in

Counties Ascension Parish, LA, Iberville Parish, LA, Livingston Parish, LA

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
May 12, 9:04 AM CDTTSTM WND DMGWhite Castle, LANUMEROUS TREES DOWN ON FOUR STREETS IN CITY LIMITS OF WHITE CASTLE FROM POSSIBLE TORNADO.

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

The nearest sounding before it

Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 12:00Z, 2.1 hours before the alert went out and 113 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Slidell Radar S, LA at 12:00Z on 2017-05-12Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1224 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Slidell Radar S, LA at 12:00Z on 2017-05-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 118 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
1224 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-6 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
587 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
47 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
118 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
136 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
2.5

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The text

As transmitted.

828 
WFUS54 KLIX 121404
TORLIX
LAC005-047-063-121445-
/O.NEW.KLIX.TO.W.0068.170512T1404Z-170512T1445Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
904 AM CDT FRI MAY 12 2017

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Ascension Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
  South central Livingston Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
  Southeastern Iberville Parish in southeastern Louisiana...

* Until 945 AM CDT
    
* At 904 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over White Castle, or 8 miles northwest of
  Donaldsonville, moving east at 35 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado. 

  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. 

* This dangerous storm will be near...
  Geismer around 915 AM CDT. 
  Prairieville around 920 AM CDT. 
  Gonzales around 925 AM CDT. 
  Sorrento around 930 AM CDT. 

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3036 9074 3016 9067 3014 9076 3010 9116
      3025 9119
TIME...MOT...LOC 1404Z 261DEG 30KT 3017 9110 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

CAB
2 follow-up statements
727 
WWUS54 KLIX 121419
SVSLIX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
919 AM CDT FRI MAY 12 2017

LAC047-121428-
/O.CAN.KLIX.TO.W.0068.000000T0000Z-170512T1445Z/
Iberville LA-
919 AM CDT FRI MAY 12 2017

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN IBERVILLE PARISH IS
CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

LAT...LON 3027 9104 3036 9074 3016 9067 3014 9078
      3013 9108
TIME...MOT...LOC 1418Z 259DEG 30KT 3020 9097 

$$

LAC005-063-121445-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0068.000000T0000Z-170512T1445Z/
Ascension LA-Livingston LA-
919 AM CDT FRI MAY 12 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 AM CDT FOR ASCENSION
AND SOUTH CENTRAL LIVINGSTON PARISHES...
    
At 918 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Gonzales, moving east at 35 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. 

This dangerous storm will be near...
  Sorrento around 930 AM CDT. 
  French Settlement around 940 AM CDT. 

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3027 9104 3036 9074 3016 9067 3014 9078
      3013 9108
TIME...MOT...LOC 1418Z 259DEG 30KT 3020 9097 

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

$$

CAB
169 
WWUS54 KLIX 121435
SVSLIX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
935 AM CDT FRI MAY 12 2017

LAC005-063-121445-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0068.000000T0000Z-170512T1445Z/
Ascension LA-Livingston LA-
935 AM CDT FRI MAY 12 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 AM CDT FOR CENTRAL
ASCENSION AND SOUTH CENTRAL LIVINGSTON PARISHES...
    
At 935 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Sorrento, or near Gonzales, 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. 

This dangerous storm will be near...
  French Settlement around 940 AM CDT. 

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3027 9094 3036 9074 3016 9067 3014 9078
      3015 9092
TIME...MOT...LOC 1435Z 260DEG 28KT 3022 9084 

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

$$


CAB

The office that day

Everything else NWS New Orleans, LA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 12, 7:32 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXEast Feliciana, Saint Helena43 min
May 12, 8:15 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXIberville, West Baton Rouge60 min
May 12, 8:16 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXSaint Helena44 min
May 12, 9:01 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXWashington74 min
May 12, 9:17 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXWashington58 min
May 12, 9:31 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXWashington44 min
May 12, 9:47 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXLivingston19 min
May 12, 10:02 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXSaint Tammany, Washington58 min
May 12, 10:09 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXWashington66 min
May 12, 10:13 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXSaint Charles, Saint John the Baptist32 min
May 12, 10:23 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX97 min
May 12, 10:32 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXSaint Charles, Saint John the Baptist28 min
May 12, 10:40 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXSaint Charles35 min
May 12, 10:43 AM CDTTornado WarningLIXJefferson, Saint Charles19 min
May 12, 11:00 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXJefferson, Plaquemines45 min
May 12, 11:04 AM CDTTornado WarningLIXJefferson, Plaquemines28 min
May 12, 11:10 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXOrleans, Saint Bernard65 min
May 12, 11:15 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX60 min
May 12, 11:20 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLIXJefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, Saint Bernard55 min
May 12, 11:30 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXOrleans30 min
May 12, 11:38 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX97 min
May 12, 11:45 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXPlaquemines, Saint Bernard45 min
May 12, 12:03 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX57 min
May 12, 12:56 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX94 min
May 12, 1:39 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXEast Feliciana, Pointe Coupee, West Feliciana66 min
May 12, 2:22 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXEast Baton Rouge53 min
May 12, 2:36 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXEast Baton Rouge39 min
May 12, 3:03 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXLivingston57 min
May 12, 3:10 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXLivingston65 min
May 12, 3:20 PM CDTTornado WarningLIXLivingston25 min
May 12, 3:37 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXLivingston, Tangipahoa53 min
May 12, 3:43 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXSaint Charles32 min
May 12, 4:02 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXSaint Helena, Tangipahoa43 min
May 12, 4:29 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXAscension, Iberville, Livingston31 min
May 12, 4:37 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXSaint Tammany23 min
May 12, 4:39 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXWashington36 min
May 12, 4:51 PM CDTTornado Warning Tornado observedLIXSaint Tammany24 min
May 12, 4:55 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX50 min
May 12, 5:02 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXSaint Tammany28 min
May 12, 5:13 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXAscension, Saint Charles, Saint James, Saint John the Baptist32 min
May 12, 5:15 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX45 min
May 12, 5:29 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXSaint Tammany31 min
May 12, 5:34 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX116 min
May 12, 5:49 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXSaint Charles26 min
May 12, 5:55 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX35 min
May 12, 6:13 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXOrleans, Saint Bernard17 min
May 12, 6:27 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX33 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.