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Tornado Warning 74, NWS New Orleans, LA

December 6, 2021Saint Tammany Parish, Washington Parish, Louisiana; Pearl River County, Mississippi

NWS New Orleans, LA issued this tornado warning at Dec 6, 2021, 2:35 PM CST for Saint Tammany Parish, Washington Parish, Louisiana; Pearl River County, Mississippi. It was in force for 55 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
Dec 6, 2021, 2:35 PM CST (20:35 UTC)
Expired
Dec 6, 2021, 3:30 PM CST
In force
55 min
Issued by
NWS New Orleans, LA
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
0.75 in

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

The nearest sounding before it

Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 12:00Z, 8.6 hours before the alert went out and 52 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 2021-12-06Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 720 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 2021-12-06The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 180 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
720 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-23 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
680 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
36 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
180 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
201 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.5
Supercell composite
5.4

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The text

As transmitted.

596 
WFUS54 KLIX 062035
TORLIX
LAC103-117-MSC109-062130-
/O.NEW.KLIX.TO.W.0074.211206T2035Z-211206T2130Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
235 PM CST Mon Dec 6 2021

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  North central St. Tammany Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
  Southeastern Washington Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
  West central Pearl River County in southern Mississippi...

* Until 330 PM CST.
    
* At 235 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Enon, or 9 miles southwest of Bogalusa, moving
  east at 25 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...
  Sun around 250 PM CST.

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 3068 9006 3075 9002 3075 8962 3059 8967
TIME...MOT...LOC 2035Z 279DEG 23KT 3071 9000 

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

$$

CAB
5 follow-up statements
690 
WWUS54 KLIX 062043
SVSLIX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
243 PM CST Mon Dec 6 2021

LAC103-117-MSC109-062130-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0074.000000T0000Z-211206T2130Z/
St. Tammany LA-Washington LA-Pearl River MS-
243 PM CST Mon Dec 6 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 PM CST FOR NORTH
CENTRAL ST. TAMMANY...SOUTHEASTERN WASHINGTON PARISHES IN
SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA AND WEST CENTRAL PEARL RIVER COUNTIES...
    
At 243 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Sun, or 7 miles southwest of Bogalusa, moving east
at 20 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...
  Sun around 255 PM CST.

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 3067 9002 3075 8998 3075 8962 3059 8967
TIME...MOT...LOC 2043Z 281DEG 19KT 3070 8995 

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

$$

CAB
189 
WWUS54 KLIX 062110
SVSLIX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
310 PM CST Mon Dec 6 2021

LAC103-117-MSC109-062130-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0074.000000T0000Z-211206T2130Z/
St. Tammany LA-Washington LA-Pearl River MS-
310 PM CST Mon Dec 6 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 PM CST FOR NORTH
CENTRAL ST. TAMMANY...SOUTHEASTERN WASHINGTON PARISHES IN
SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA AND WEST CENTRAL PEARL RIVER COUNTIES...

At 310 PM CST, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located near
Mcneil, or 10 miles southeast of Bogalusa, moving east at 25 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
north central St. Tammany, southeastern Washington Parishes in
southeastern Louisiana and west central Pearl River Counties.

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.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3066 8998 3075 8989 3075 8962 3059 8967
TIME...MOT...LOC 2110Z 279DEG 23KT 3067 8975 

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

$$

CAB
659 
WWUS54 KLIX 062114
SVSLIX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
314 PM CST Mon Dec 6 2021

LAC117-062124-
/O.CAN.KLIX.TO.W.0074.000000T0000Z-211206T2130Z/
Washington LA-
314 PM CST Mon Dec 6 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN WASHINGTON 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 3072 8963 3059 8967 3065 8992 3067 8989
      3067 8984 3070 8985 3071 8984
TIME...MOT...LOC 2114Z 279DEG 23KT 3067 8972 

$$

LAC103-MSC109-062130-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0074.000000T0000Z-211206T2130Z/
St. Tammany LA-Pearl River MS-
314 PM CST Mon Dec 6 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 PM CST FOR NORTH
CENTRAL ST. TAMMANY PARISH IN SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA AND WEST CENTRAL
PEARL RIVER COUNTIES...

At 314 PM CST, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located near
Mcneil, or 9 miles north of Picayune, moving east at 25 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...
Sun.

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.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3072 8963 3059 8967 3065 8992 3067 8989
      3067 8984 3070 8985 3071 8984
TIME...MOT...LOC 2114Z 279DEG 23KT 3067 8972 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

$$

CAB
018 
WWUS54 KLIX 062123
SVSLIX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
323 PM CST Mon Dec 6 2021

LAC103-062133-
/O.CAN.KLIX.TO.W.0074.000000T0000Z-211206T2130Z/
St. Tammany LA-
323 PM CST Mon Dec 6 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL ST. TAMMANY 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 3069 8964 3059 8967 3063 8982 3066 8975
TIME...MOT...LOC 2123Z 279DEG 23KT 3066 8965 

$$

MSC109-062130-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0074.000000T0000Z-211206T2130Z/
Pearl River MS-
323 PM CST Mon Dec 6 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 PM CST FOR WEST
CENTRAL PEARL RIVER COUNTY...

At 323 PM CST, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located over
Mcneil, or 9 miles north of Picayune, moving east at 25 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
west central Pearl River County.

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.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3069 8964 3059 8967 3063 8982 3066 8975
TIME...MOT...LOC 2123Z 279DEG 23KT 3066 8965 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

$$

CAB
423 
WWUS54 KLIX 062137
SVSLIX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
337 PM CST Mon Dec 6 2021

MSC109-062146-
/O.EXP.KLIX.TO.W.0074.000000T0000Z-211206T2130Z/
Pearl River MS-
337 PM CST Mon Dec 6 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR WEST CENTRAL PEARL RIVER COUNTY HAS
EXPIRED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been allowed to 
expire.

LAT...LON 3069 8964 3059 8967 3063 8982 3066 8975
TIME...MOT...LOC 2136Z 279DEG 23KT 3065 8957 

$$

CAB

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 6, 11:08 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementLIXEast Feliciana67 min
Dec 6, 12:01 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementLIXSaint Helena74 min
Dec 6, 12:21 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXEast Feliciana, Saint Helena54 min
Dec 6, 12:46 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXTangipahoa, Washington59 min
Dec 6, 1:22 PM CSTTornado WarningLIXTangipahoa, Washington68 min
Dec 6, 1:29 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXSaint Helena, Tangipahoa, Washington61 min
Dec 6, 1:40 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementLIXSaint Helena65 min
Dec 6, 1:44 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXLivingston, Saint Helena61 min
Dec 6, 1:54 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXSaint Helena, Tangipahoa66 min
Dec 6, 2:21 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXSaint Tammany, Washington39 min
Dec 6, 2:24 PM CSTTornado WarningLIXWashington21 min
Dec 6, 2:30 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXLivingston, Saint Tammany, Tangipahoa60 min
Dec 6, 2:41 PM CSTSpecial Marine WarningLIX64 min
Dec 6, 2:51 PM CSTFlash Flood WarningLIXAscension, East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge116 min
Dec 6, 2:51 PM CSTTornado WarningLIXSaint Tammany39 min
Dec 6, 2:56 PM CSTTornado WarningLIXSaint Tammany49 min
Dec 6, 3:09 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatLIXSaint Tammany66 min
Dec 6, 3:20 PM CSTTornado WarningLIXSaint Tammany30 min
Dec 6, 3:26 PM CSTSpecial Marine WarningLIX64 min
Dec 6, 4:14 PM CSTSpecial Marine WarningLIX91 min
Dec 6, 5:24 PM CSTSpecial Marine WarningLIX66 min
Dec 6, 9:52 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementLIXWilkinson53 min
Dec 6, 3:31 PM CSTTornado WarningLIXPearl River7 min
Dec 6, 3:36 PM CSTTornado WarningLIXHancock28 min
Dec 6, 4:07 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementLIXHarrison23 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive.