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High Wind Warning 1, NWS New Orleans, LA

May 18, 202112 parishes in Louisiana; 4 counties in Mississippi

NWS New Orleans, LA issued this high wind warning at May 18, 2021, 1:12 AM CDT for 12 parishes in Louisiana; 4 counties in Mississippi. It was in force for 6 hr. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
May 18, 2021, 1:12 AM CDT (06:12 UTC)
Expired
May 18, 2021, 7:00 AM CDT
In force
6 hr
Issued by
NWS New Orleans, LA

Counties Assumption Parish, LA, East Baton Rouge Parish, LA, East Feliciana Parish, LA, Iberville Parish, LA, Pointe Coupee Parish, LA, Saint Helena Parish, LA, Saint James Parish, LA, Saint John the Baptist Parish, LA, Tangipahoa Parish, LA, Washington Parish, LA, West Baton Rouge Parish, LA, West Feliciana Parish, LA, Amite County, MS, Pike County, MS, Walthall County, MS, Wilkinson County, MS

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
May 18, 6:30 AM CDTFLASH FLOODBaton Rouge, LANUMEROUS VEHICLES UNDERWATER SOUTHERN PART OF EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH.

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 00:00Z, 6.2 hours before the alert went out and 122 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 00:00Z on 2021-05-18Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 386 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 00:00Z on 2021-05-18The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 93 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
386 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-6 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
682 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
24 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
93 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
155 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

051 
WWUS74 KLIX 180612
NPWLIX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
112 AM CDT Tue May 18 2021

LAZ034>037-046>050-056>058-071-072-MSZ068>070-180900-
/O.NEW.KLIX.HW.W.0001.210518T0612Z-210518T0900Z/
Pointe Coupee-West Feliciana-East Feliciana-St. Helena-Iberville-
West Baton Rouge-East Baton Rouge-Ascension-Livingston-Assumption-
St. James-St. John The Baptist-Northern Tangipahoa-
Southern Tangipahoa-Wilkinson-Amite-Pike-
Including the cities of New Roads, Lettsworth, Livonia, Spillman,
St. Francisville, Wakefield, Jackson, Clinton, Felps, Darlington,
Easleyville, Greensburg, Montpelier, Bayou Sorrel, Plaquemine, 
White Castle, Port Allen, Addis, Brusly, Baton Rouge, Gonzales, 
Donaldsonville, Prairieville, Denham Springs, Watson, Walker, 
Pierre Part, Labadieville, Paincourtville, Convent, Lutcher, 
Gramercy, Laplace, Reserve, Amite, Kentwood, Roseland, Wilmer, 
Hammond, Robert, Ponchatoula, Centreville, Dolorosa, Fort Adams, 
Woodville, Gillsberg, Gloster, Smithdale, Liberty, and McComb
112 AM CDT Tue May 18 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 40 to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Mississippi and southeast 
  Louisiana.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Widespread damaging winds will blow down trees and 
  power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will 
  be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$
1 follow-up statement
010 
WWUS74 KLIX 180857
NPWLIX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
357 AM CDT Tue May 18 2021

LAZ039-059>061-065>068-075-MSZ071-181200-
/O.EXB.KLIX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210518T1200Z/
Washington-Upper Lafourche-St. Charles-Upper Jefferson-
Upper Terrebonne-Lower Terrebonne-Lower Lafourche-Lower Jefferson-
Northwest St. Tammany-Walthall-
Including the cities of Bogalusa, Enon, Franklinton, Thibodaux, 
Raceland, Larose, Destrehan, Norco, Metairie, Kenner, Houma, 
Bayou Cane, Chauvin, Cocodrie, Dulac, Montegut, Galliano, 
Cut Off, Golden Meadow, Leeville, Mandeville, Covington, Lacombe,
Dexter, Salem, and Tylertown
357 AM CDT Tue May 18 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph.

* WHERE...In Mississippi, Walthall County. In Louisiana, Upper 
  Terrebonne County, and Washington, Upper Lafourche, St. 
  Charles, Upper Jefferson, Lower Terrebonne, Lower Lafourche, 
  Lower Jefferson and Northwest St. Tammany Parishes.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

LAZ034>037-046>050-056>058-071-072-MSZ068>070-181200-
/O.EXT.KLIX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210518T1200Z/
Pointe Coupee-West Feliciana-East Feliciana-St. Helena-Iberville-
West Baton Rouge-East Baton Rouge-Ascension-Livingston-Assumption-
St. James-St. John The Baptist-Northern Tangipahoa-
Southern Tangipahoa-Wilkinson-Amite-Pike-
Including the cities of New Roads, Lettsworth, Livonia, Spillman,
St. Francisville, Wakefield, Jackson, Clinton, Felps, Darlington,
Easleyville, Greensburg, Montpelier, Bayou Sorrel, Plaquemine, 
White Castle, Port Allen, Addis, Brusly, Baton Rouge, Gonzales, 
Donaldsonville, Prairieville, Denham Springs, Watson, Walker, 
Pierre Part, Labadieville, Paincourtville, Convent, Lutcher, 
Gramercy, Laplace, Reserve, Amite, Kentwood, Roseland, Wilmer, 
Hammond, Robert, Ponchatoula, Centreville, Dolorosa, Fort Adams, 
Woodville, Gillsberg, Gloster, Smithdale, Liberty, and McComb
357 AM CDT Tue May 18 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Mississippi and southeast 
  Louisiana.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 17, 7:09 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningLIXEast Baton Rouge4 hr
May 17, 7:15 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXWest Baton Rouge30 min
May 17, 8:48 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningLIXAscension, East Baton Rouge, Iberville3 hr
May 17, 10:11 PM CDTFlash Flood Warning EmergencyCatastrophic damage threatLIXAscension, East Baton Rouge, Iberville, Livingston15 hr
May 17, 11:25 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLIXAscension, Assumption, Lafourche, Saint James2 hr
May 17, 11:52 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningLIXAscension, Iberville3 hr
May 17, 11:56 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningLIXAscension, East Baton Rouge, Livingston3 hr
May 18, 2:06 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningLIXEast Baton Rouge33 hr
May 18, 2:13 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXTerrebonne47 min
May 18, 2:17 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningLIXEast Baton Rouge21 days
May 18, 2:17 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningLIXEast Baton Rouge, Livingston21 days
May 18, 2:17 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningLIXAscension, Livingston21 days
May 18, 2:17 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX13 min
May 18, 2:23 AM CDTTornado WarningLIXSaint Tammany, Tangipahoa12 min
May 18, 2:24 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningLIXSaint Helena62 hr
May 18, 2:24 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningLIXLivingston5 days
May 18, 2:26 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningLIXTangipahoa57 hr
May 18, 2:39 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX66 min
May 18, 2:44 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX16 min
May 18, 2:47 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXSaint Tammany28 min
May 18, 2:49 AM CDTTornado WarningLIXSaint Tammany26 min
May 18, 2:56 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningLIXSaint Charles3 hr
May 18, 2:57 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningLIXAscension, Iberville6 hr
May 18, 3:14 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX46 min
May 18, 3:17 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXJefferson, Saint Charles13 min
May 18, 3:20 AM CDTTornado WarningLIXJefferson, Saint Charles16 min
May 18, 3:29 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX61 min
May 18, 3:57 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXJefferson63 min
May 18, 4:19 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXOrleans, Saint Charles56 min
May 18, 4:31 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX44 min
May 18, 4:50 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningLIXJefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines3 hr
May 18, 5:13 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXJefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines62 min
May 18, 5:26 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXJefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, Saint Bernard49 min
May 18, 5:35 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX55 min
May 18, 5:39 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX51 min
May 18, 6:23 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXPlaquemines37 min
May 18, 6:26 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX34 min
May 18, 6:32 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX58 min
May 18, 6:39 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX66 min
May 18, 6:42 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX63 min
May 18, 7:04 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX26 min
May 18, 8:13 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLIXSaint Tammany3 hr
May 18, 8:20 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX55 min
May 18, 9:01 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX59 min
May 18, 9:21 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningLIXAscension, Assumption, Iberville3 hr
May 18, 9:59 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningLIXSaint Tammany60 hr
May 18, 9:59 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningLIXSaint Tammany17 hr
May 18, 10:06 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningLIXSaint Tammany72 hr
May 18, 10:06 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningLIXSaint Tammany24 hr
May 18, 10:16 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningLIXSaint Helena57 hr
May 18, 10:17 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXSaint Tammany28 min
May 18, 10:46 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXWashington59 min
May 18, 10:51 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningLIXSaint Tammany, Washington7 days
May 18, 10:54 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningLIXSaint Tammany48 hr
May 18, 11:24 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningLIXAscension, Livingston8 days
May 18, 3:38 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningLIXAscension, East Baton Rouge, Iberville, Livingston4 hr
May 18, 3:49 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX56 min
May 18, 4:00 PM CDTCoastal Flood WarningLIXOrleans, Saint Bernard, Saint James, Saint John the Baptist, Saint Tammany6 days
May 18, 4:22 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLIXEast Baton Rouge, Livingston, Saint Helena3 hr
May 18, 5:13 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX32 min
May 18, 10:33 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningLIXPearl River34 hr
May 18, 10:33 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningLIXPearl River24 hr

Nearby

High Wind Warnings in Louisiana, 2021High Wind Warnings in Mississippi, 2021Every high wind warning in 2021

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.