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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 79, NWS New Orleans, LA

April 24, 2021Washington Parish, Louisiana; Pearl River County, Mississippi

NWS New Orleans, LA issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Apr 24, 2021, 12:28 AM CDT for Washington Parish, Louisiana; Pearl River County, Mississippi. It was in force for 47 min. 3 reports 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
Apr 24, 2021, 12:28 AM CDT (05:28 UTC)
Expired
Apr 24, 2021, 1:15 AM CDT
In force
47 min
Issued by
NWS New Orleans, LA
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Possible
Hail
1.0 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Washington Parish, LA, Pearl River County, MS

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Apr 24, 12:35 AM CDTTSTM WND GST 64Bogalusa, LABOGALUSA ASOS...BXA...MEASURED A WIND GUST OF 56KTS/64MPH AT 0535Z.
Apr 24, 12:35 AM CDTTSTM WND GST 64Bogalusa, LABOGALUSA AWOS...BXA...MEASURED A WIND GUST OF 56KTS/64MPH AT 0535Z.
Apr 24, 12:40 AM CDTTSTM WND DMG3 Nne Bogalusa, LAPUBLIC REPORTED LARGE TREE UPROOTED WITH NUMEROUS OTHER BRANCHES DOWN, ALONG WITH A POWER LINE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.

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

The watch it was issued in

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

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Apr 23, 8:30 PM CDTTornado WatchSPC8 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 00:00Z, 5.5 hours before the alert went out and 77 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 2021-04-24Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 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 2021-04-24The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 156 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
873 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
62 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
156 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
263 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

161 
WUUS54 KLIX 240528
SVRLIX
LAC117-MSC109-240615-
/O.NEW.KLIX.SV.W.0079.210424T0528Z-210424T0615Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1228 AM CDT Sat Apr 24 2021

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Eastern Washington Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
  Northern Pearl River County in southern Mississippi...

* Until 115 AM CDT.

* At 1227 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Bogalusa,
  moving northeast at 50 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage 
           to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
  Bogalusa, Poplarville, Varnado, Sun, Crossroads and Angie. 

This includes Interstate 59 in Mississippi between mile markers 24
and 42.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CDT for southeastern
Louisiana...and southern Mississippi.

Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside
should move immediately to shelter inside a strong building. Stay
away from windows.

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

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3100 8934 3080 8934 3066 8992 3067 9002
      3080 9010 3101 8974 3100 8955 3101 8955
      3101 8951 3100 8947 3098 8947 3098 8943
      3101 8942 3101 8935
TIME...MOT...LOC 0527Z 241DEG 42KT 3076 8997 

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

PG
2 follow-up statements
579 
WWUS54 KLIX 240545
SVSLIX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1245 AM CDT Sat Apr 24 2021

LAC117-MSC109-240615-
/O.CON.KLIX.SV.W.0079.000000T0000Z-210424T0615Z/
Washington LA-Pearl River MS-
1245 AM CDT Sat Apr 24 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 115 AM CDT
FOR EASTERN WASHINGTON PARISH IN SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA AND NORTHERN
PEARL RIVER COUNTIES...

At 1244 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Varnado, or 8
miles northeast of Bogalusa, moving northeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to 
         roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Bogalusa, Poplarville, Varnado, Sun, Crossroads and Angie. 

This includes Interstate 59 in Mississippi between mile markers 24
and 42.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CDT for southeastern
Louisiana...and southern Mississippi.

This storm is producing destructive winds and large damaging hail.
SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away from
windows.

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

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3100 8934 3080 8934 3066 8992 3067 9002
      3080 9010 3101 8974 3100 8955 3101 8955
      3101 8951 3100 8947 3098 8947 3098 8943
      3101 8942 3101 8935
TIME...MOT...LOC 0544Z 241DEG 42KT 3086 8976 

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

PG
941 
WWUS54 KLIX 240605
SVSLIX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
105 AM CDT Sat Apr 24 2021

LAC117-240613-
/O.CAN.KLIX.SV.W.0079.000000T0000Z-210424T0615Z/
Washington LA-
105 AM CDT Sat Apr 24 2021

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR EASTERN WASHINGTON PARISH IS
CANCELLED...
    
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of 
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CDT for southeastern
Louisiana...and southern Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3101 8935 3100 8934 3080 8934 3068 8984
      3076 8983 3083 8978 3085 8979 3086 8977
      3090 8978 3092 8975 3094 8976 3100 8973
      3101 8951 3100 8947 3098 8947 3098 8943
      3101 8942
TIME...MOT...LOC 0603Z 241DEG 42KT 3097 8952 

$$

MSC109-240615-
/O.CON.KLIX.SV.W.0079.000000T0000Z-210424T0615Z/
Pearl River MS-
105 AM CDT Sat Apr 24 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 115 AM CDT
FOR NORTHERN PEARL RIVER COUNTY...

At 103 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Lumberton, or 9
miles north of Poplarville, moving northeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to 
         roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Poplarville and Crossroads. 

This includes Interstate 59 in Mississippi between mile markers 24
and 42.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CDT for southeastern
Louisiana...and southern Mississippi.

This storm is producing destructive winds and large damaging hail.
SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away from
windows.

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

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3101 8935 3100 8934 3080 8934 3068 8984
      3076 8983 3083 8978 3085 8979 3086 8977
      3090 8978 3092 8975 3094 8976 3100 8973
      3101 8951 3100 8947 3098 8947 3098 8943
      3101 8942
TIME...MOT...LOC 0603Z 241DEG 42KT 3097 8952 

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

PG

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 23, 9:28 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXTangipahoa, Washington47 min
Apr 23, 10:12 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXEast Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge33 min
Apr 23, 10:34 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXEast Baton Rouge, Livingston, West Baton Rouge26 min
Apr 23, 10:47 PM CDTTornado WarningLIXEast Baton Rouge, Livingston, West Baton Rouge28 min
Apr 23, 11:14 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXLivingston, Saint Helena, Tangipahoa31 min
Apr 23, 11:46 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXSaint Tammany, Tangipahoa, Washington44 min
Apr 24, 12:56 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXEast Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Pointe Coupee, West Baton Rouge, West Feliciana64 min
Apr 24, 1:36 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXLivingston24 min
Apr 24, 1:43 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXWashington32 min
Apr 24, 1:50 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXAscension, East Baton Rouge, Iberville, Livingston, Saint Helena, Tangipahoa25 min
Apr 24, 2:17 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXAscension, Livingston, Tangipahoa, Washington43 min
Apr 24, 3:00 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXAssumption, Saint James, Saint John the Baptist, Saint Tammany60 min
Apr 24, 3:02 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX58 min
Apr 24, 3:21 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXAscension, East Baton Rouge, Livingston, Saint John the Baptist, Tangipahoa39 min
Apr 24, 3:30 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXAscension, Livingston, Saint James, Saint John the Baptist, Tangipahoa30 min
Apr 24, 3:55 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX65 min
Apr 24, 3:59 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXOrleans, Saint Charles61 min
Apr 24, 4:06 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXSaint Tammany24 min
Apr 24, 5:36 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXSaint Tammany39 min
Apr 24, 9:44 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningLIXTangipahoa3 days
Apr 24, 9:46 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningLIXSaint Tammany48 hr
Apr 24, 11:12 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningLIXSaint Tammany21 days
Apr 24, 11:12 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningLIXWashington72 hr
Apr 23, 8:17 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXPike, Walthall28 min
Apr 23, 8:47 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXWilkinson28 min
Apr 23, 9:20 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningLIXPike, Walthall70 hr
Apr 23, 10:02 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXWalthall13 min
Apr 24, 1:16 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXAmite, Pike59 min
Apr 24, 1:26 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXAmite, Pike, Walthall, Wilkinson49 min
Apr 24, 1:41 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXPearl River34 min
Apr 24, 2:35 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXAmite, Pike40 min
Apr 24, 3:42 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXPearl River18 min
Apr 24, 4:30 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXHancock, Harrison75 min
Apr 24, 4:53 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXJackson52 min
Apr 24, 11:13 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningLIXPearl River46 hr

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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive.