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Tornado Warning 79, NWS New Orleans, LA

August 26, 2020East Feliciana Parish, Saint Helena Parish, Louisiana; Amite County, Wilkinson County, Mississippi

NWS New Orleans, LA issued this tornado warning at Aug 26, 2020, 7:41 PM CDT for East Feliciana Parish, Saint Helena Parish, Louisiana; Amite County, Wilkinson County, Mississippi. It was in force for 40 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Aug 26, 2020, 7:41 PM CDT (00:41 UTC)
Expired: Aug 26, 2020, 8:21 PM CDT
In force: 40 min
Issued by: NWS New Orleans, LA
Area: Storm-based polygon
Tornado: Radar indicated
Hail: 0.0 in

Counties East Feliciana Parish, LA, Saint Helena Parish, LA, Amite County, MS, Wilkinson County, MS

Did it verify

Not verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow found no qualifying storm report inside this tornado warning while it was in force. That is not proof nothing happened: reports are thin where few people live.

Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.

The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

Issued	Product	Office	Lasted
Aug 26, 2:41 PM CDT	Tornado Watch	SPC	6 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 00:00Z, 0.7 hours before the alert went out and 134 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-p

Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

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: 1989 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -1 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 724 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 29 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 179 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 200 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.0
Supercell composite: 6.3

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

287 
WFUS54 KLIX 270041
TORLIX
LAC037-091-MSC005-157-270145-
/O.NEW.KLIX.TO.W.0079.200827T0041Z-200827T0145Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
741 PM CDT Wed Aug 26 2020

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central St. Helena Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
  Northeastern East Feliciana Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
  Southeastern Wilkinson County in southern Mississippi...
  Southwestern Amite County in southern Mississippi...

* Until 845 PM CDT.
    
* At 741 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Greensburg, moving northwest at 30 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.

* Locations impacted include...
  Centreville, Gloster, Felps and Darlington. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to 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 3076 9066 3071 9075 3111 9125 3128 9101
TIME...MOT...LOC 0041Z 141DEG 27KT 3077 9075 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN

$$

PG

1 follow-up statement

631 
WWUS54 KLIX 270121
SVSLIX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
821 PM CDT Wed Aug 26 2020

LAC037-091-MSC005-157-270130-
/O.CAN.KLIX.TO.W.0079.000000T0000Z-200827T0145Z/
St. Helena LA-East Feliciana LA-Wilkinson MS-Amite MS-
821 PM CDT Wed Aug 26 2020

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL ST. HELENA AND NORTHEASTERN EAST
FELICIANA PARISHES...SOUTHEASTERN WILKINSON AND SOUTHWESTERN AMITE
COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
                
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for southeastern
Louisiana.

Remember, a Tornado Warning still remains in effect for northeastern 
St Helena Parish and southern Amite County until 845 PM CDT. 

LAT...LON 3076 9066 3071 9075 3111 9125 3128 9101
TIME...MOT...LOC 0118Z 141DEG 27KT 3100 9097 

$$

MEFFER

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this tornado warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS New Orleans, LA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this tornado warning went out at Aug 26, 4:38 PM CDT, 3 hours 3 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Aug 26, 4:38 PM CDT, 3 hours 3 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
438 PM CDT Wed Aug 26 2020

.SHORT TERM...

Hurricane Laura has rapidly intensified in the north-central Gulf
of Mexico today and is a strong category four storm, moving
towards the southwest Louisiana coastline. An outer band of Laura
has produced several small tornadic cells across the area this
afternoon. The forecast for our area is generally unchanged. The
strongest sustained winds will be felt along our coastline west of
the mouth of the Mississippi River and secondarily along the
Atchafalaya River basin. Surge and coastal flooding will continue
to be a concern this evening with the levels higher closer to the
center. As the outer bands of Laura pass through the area this
evening and tonight the main concern will be more tornadic and
will transition to heavy rain as Laura moves north into central
and northwest Louisiana tomorrow.

There are several watches, warnings and advisories in effect for
the area. Please refer to the Hurricane Local Statement and local
products for specific information on these hazards.

.LONG TERM...

It's probably not a surprise to anyone that the vast majority of
time today was spent on the short term part of the forecast. Rain
chances will be elevated through the weekend as Laura moves north
and then east as the system gets caught in the westerlies.

&&

.AVIATION...

Conditions have begun to deteriorate at some of the southernmost
terminals as Laura continues towards a landfall near the
Texas/Louisiana border and outer bands move into the area. Expect
periods of gusty winds and heavy rain possible at all terminals
with the higher likelihood as you move towards the coast. Will
handle TAFs with amendments as needed.

&&

.MARINE...

It goes without saying that the marine forecast is not a good
one. Tropical Storm conditions are expected west of the
Mississippi River with small craft conditions across the rest of
the coastal waters. Conditions will begin to slowly improve by
Friday.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
MCB  78  86  75  87 /  50  80  40  80
BTR  79  87  76  89 /  80  90  40  80
ASD  78  90  76  90 /  60  90  40  80
MSY  81  89  79  90 /  80  80  40  70
GPT  80  87  77  87 /  40  70  40  70
PQL  78  90  76  89 /  40  60  40  70

&&

.LIX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
LA...Tropical Storm Warning for LAZ034-046-047-056-059-065>069.

     Storm Surge Warning for LAZ056-059-065>069.

     Flash Flood Watch through Thursday evening for LAZ034>037-
     046>050-056>059-065>067-071-072.

     Coastal Flood Warning until 9 AM CDT Friday for LAZ040-049-050-
     057-058-060>062-064-070-072.

     Wind Advisory until 7 PM CDT Thursday for LAZ035>037-040-048>050-
     057-058-060>064-070>072.

GM...Tropical Storm Warning for GMZ550-552-555-570-572-575.

     Small Craft Advisory until 7 PM CDT Thursday for GMZ530-532-534-
     536-538-557-577.

MS...Flash Flood Watch through Thursday evening for MSZ068>070.

     Coastal Flood Warning until 9 AM CDT Friday for MSZ080-081.

     Wind Advisory until 7 PM CDT Thursday for MSZ068-069.

     Coastal Flood Advisory until 9 AM CDT Friday for MSZ082.

GM...Tropical Storm Warning for GMZ552-555-570-572-575.

     Small Craft Advisory until 7 PM CDT Thursday for GMZ532-534-536-
     538-557-577.

&&

In the hours before

Local storm report, Aug 26, 1:57 PM CDT, 5 hours 44 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW ORLEANS LA
157 PM CDT WED AUG 26 2020

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0155 PM     TORNADO          PAINCOURTVILLE          29.99N 91.05W
08/26/2020                   ASSUMPTION         LA   PUBLIC

            PUBLIC CALLED IN REPORT OF A TORNADO TOUCHDOWN NEAR
            PAINCOURTVILLE. NO DAMAGE REPORTED.

&&

DMANNING

Special weather statement, Aug 26, 2:46 PM CDT, 4 hours 55 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
246 PM CDT Wed Aug 26 2020

LAZ034>036-046>050-057>060-262045-
St. Charles-Iberville-Livingston-Ascension-East Feliciana-Pointe
Coupee-St. John The Baptist-West Baton Rouge-Upper Lafourche-St.
James-East Baton Rouge-West Feliciana-
246 PM CDT Wed Aug 26 2020

...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST...
ASCENSION...NORTHEASTERN ST. JAMES...ST. CHARLES...SOUTHERN WEST
FELICIANA...WEST BATON ROUGE...POINTE COUPEE...LIVINGSTON...
SOUTHWESTERN EAST FELICIANA...NORTHEASTERN IBERVILLE...NORTHEASTERN
LAFOURCHE AND EAST BATON ROUGE PARISHES...

At 245 PM CDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located
along a line extending from near Krotz Springs to near St. Gabriel to
6 miles northeast of Larose. Movement was northwest at 55 mph.

Wind gusts up to 50 mph are possible with these storms.

Locations impacted include...
Baton Rouge, Zachary, Baker, Denham Springs, Gonzales, Port Allen,
New Roads, St. Francisville, Reserve, Hahnville, Laplace, Oak Hills
Place, St. Gabriel, Walker, Gramercy, Addis, Lutcher, Brusly,
Livingston and Livonia.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for southeastern
Louisiana.

LAT...LON 3098 9180 3038 9052 3033 9050 3030 9056
      3019 9060 3017 9050 3020 9045 2956 9019
      3025 9105 3053 9174 3071 9173 3086 9182
TIME...MOT...LOC 1945Z 137DEG 50KT 3056 9177 3030 9110 2962 9028

24/RR

Special weather statement, Aug 26, 3:20 PM CDT, 4 hours 21 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
320 PM CDT Wed Aug 26 2020

LAZ059>061-067-068-262045-
St. Charles-Lower Jefferson-Lower Lafourche-Upper Lafourche-Upper
Jefferson-
320 PM CDT Wed Aug 26 2020

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT ST. CHARLES...NORTHEASTERN
LAFOURCHE AND NORTHWESTERN JEFFERSON PARISHES...

At 320 PM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 8 miles southwest of
Lafitte, or 9 miles northeast of Cut Off, moving northwest at 40 mph.

Wind gusts up to 50 mph are possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Hahnville, Avondale, Paradis, Luling, Boutte, Ama, Bayou Gauche,
Destrehan, Waggaman, St. Rose, Des Allemands, New Sarpy, Barataria,
Lafitte and New Orleans Armstrong Airport.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for southeastern
Louisiana.

LAT...LON 2990 9054 2991 9054 2992 9053 3003 9027
      2958 9008 2950 9026
TIME...MOT...LOC 2020Z 153DEG 36KT 2962 9021

24/RR

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Aug 26, 7:07 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	LIX	Tangipahoa	53 min
Aug 26, 7:11 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	LIX	East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Livingston, West Feliciana	64 min
Aug 26, 7:16 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	LIX	East Feliciana, Livingston, Saint Helena	29 min
Aug 26, 7:50 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	LIX	Saint Helena, Tangipahoa	55 min
Aug 27, 7:01 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LIX	East Feliciana, West Feliciana	40 min
Aug 27, 7:40 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	LIX	Ascension, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Livingston, Saint Helena, Saint James and 1 more	2 hr
Aug 27, 9:18 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	LIX	Jefferson	27 min
Aug 27, 9:29 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	LIX	Saint Charles, Saint John the Baptist, Tangipahoa	31 min
Aug 27, 9:43 AM CDT	Tornado Warning	LIX	Tangipahoa	32 min
Aug 27, 9:45 AM CDT	Tornado Warning	LIX	Tangipahoa	15 min
Aug 27, 9:51 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	LIX	Saint Tammany	21 hr
Aug 27, 9:53 AM CDT	Special Marine Warning	LIX		97 min
Aug 27, 10:08 AM CDT	Tornado Warning	LIX	Tangipahoa	24 min
Aug 27, 10:23 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	LIX	Saint Tammany, Washington	37 min
Aug 27, 11:00 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	LIX	Jefferson	60 min
Aug 27, 11:39 AM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	LIX	Jefferson, Lafourche, Orleans, Plaquemines, Saint Bernard, Saint Charles and 1 more	3 hr
Aug 27, 1:37 PM CDT	Special Marine Warning	LIX		53 min
Aug 27, 4:52 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	LIX	Terrebonne	23 min
Aug 27, 5:09 PM CDT	Special Marine Warning	LIX		66 min
Aug 27, 10:58 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	LIX	Pearl River	62 min

Nearby

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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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive.