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Tornado Warning 13, NWS New Orleans, LA

March 15, 2025Saint Helena Parish, Tangipahoa Parish, Washington Parish, Louisiana; Pike County, Walthall County, Mississippi

NWS New Orleans, LA issued this tornado warning at Mar 15, 2025, 12:10 PM CDT for Saint Helena Parish, Tangipahoa Parish, Washington Parish, Louisiana; Pike County, Walthall County, Mississippi. It was in force for 50 min. 6 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: Mar 15, 2025, 12:10 PM CDT (17:10 UTC)
Expired: Mar 15, 2025, 1:00 PM CDT
In force: 50 min
Issued by: NWS New Orleans, LA
Area: Storm-based polygon
Tornado: Radar indicated
Hail: 1.75 in

Counties Saint Helena Parish, LA, Tangipahoa Parish, LA, Washington Parish, LA, Pike County, MS, Walthall County, MS

The radar

The Hammond radar (KHDC), 50 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:15 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

Time	Report	Where	Remark
Mar 15, 12:17 PM CDT	TORNADO	2 Ene Kentwood, LA	This is the starting point of the EF4 170MPH 1400 yard wide tornado that tracked into Pike County and Walthalll County MS and up through eastern MS. EF1 damage was noted in Tangipahoa parish.
Mar 15, 12:19 PM CDT	TORNADO	6 Ene Kentwood, LA	Structural damage and roads blocked; likely tornado.
Mar 15, 12:25 PM CDT	TORNADO	5 E Osyka, MS	This is the crossing point from Tangipahoa Parish LA to Pike County MS of the EF4 170MPH 1400 yard wide tornado that tracked into Walthall County MS and through eastern MS. EF2 damage was noted in Pike County.
Mar 15, 12:37 PM CDT	TORNADO	6 W Tylertown, MS	* 3 FATAL * Corrects previous tornado report from 7 W Tylertown. It is listed as Pike and should be Walthall. Also added fatalities. This is the crossing point from Pike County to Walthall County MS of the EF4 170MPH 1400 yard wide tornado that continued t
Mar 15, 12:37 PM CDT	TORNADO	7 W Tylertown, MS	This is the crossing point from Pike County to Walthall County MS of the EF4 170MPH 1400 yard wide tornado that continued through eastern MS in Marion County.
Mar 15, 12:42 PM CDT	TORNADO	7 W Tylertown, MS	Damage to a trailer park; likely tornado.

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.

Issued	Product	Office	Lasted
Mar 15, 10:31 AM CDT	Tornado Watch PDS	SPC	9 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 12:00Z, 5.2 hours before the alert went out and 104 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: 2106 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -24 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 485 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 42 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 267 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 372 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 2.9
Supercell composite: 14.6

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

428 
WFUS54 KLIX 151710
TORLIX
LAC091-105-117-MSC113-147-151800-
/O.NEW.KLIX.TO.W.0013.250315T1710Z-250315T1800Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1210 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  East central St. Helena Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
  Northwestern Tangipahoa Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
  Northwestern Washington Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
  Southwestern Walthall County in southern Mississippi...
  Southeastern Pike County in southern Mississippi...

* Until 100 PM CDT.

* At 1210 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
  tornado was located over Kentwood, or 9 miles northeast of
  Greensburg, moving northeast at 50 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball 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...
  Osyka and Kentwood around 1215 PM CDT.
  Tylertown around 1240 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Tangipahoa.

This includes Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 56 and
66.
 
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 3084 9056 3090 9062 3125 9025 3100 9002
TIME...MOT...LOC 1710Z 232DEG 44KT 3090 9054 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

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6 follow-up statements

981 
WWUS54 KLIX 151720
SVSLIX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1220 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

LAC091-151730-
/O.CAN.KLIX.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250315T1800Z/
St. Helena LA-
1220 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL ST. HELENA PARISH IS
CANCELLED...

The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 PM CDT for southeastern
Louisiana...and southern Mississippi.

&&

LAT...LON 3092 9048 3097 9053 3125 9025 3100 9002
TIME...MOT...LOC 1720Z 230DEG 41KT 3096 9046 

$$

LAC105-117-MSC113-147-151800-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250315T1800Z/
Tangipahoa LA-Washington LA-Walthall MS-Pike MS-
1220 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 100 PM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL TANGIPAHOA AND NORTHWESTERN WASHINGTON PARISHES...
SOUTHWESTERN WALTHALL AND SOUTHEASTERN PIKE COUNTIES...

At 1220 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Osyka, or 15
miles northeast of Greensburg, moving northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and golf ball size hail.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

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 tornado will be near...
  Osyka around 1225 PM CDT.
  Tylertown around 1245 PM CDT.

This includes Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 64 and
65.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 3092 9048 3097 9053 3125 9025 3100 9002
TIME...MOT...LOC 1720Z 230DEG 41KT 3096 9046 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

HRL

167 
WWUS54 KLIX 151724
SVSLIX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1224 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

LAC105-117-MSC113-147-151800-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250315T1800Z/
Tangipahoa LA-Washington LA-Walthall MS-Pike MS-
1224 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 100 PM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL TANGIPAHOA AND NORTHWESTERN WASHINGTON PARISHES...
SOUTHWESTERN WALTHALL AND SOUTHEASTERN PIKE COUNTIES...

At 1224 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Osyka, or 17 miles south of Mccomb, moving northeast at
50 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

The tornado will be near...
  Tylertown around 1240 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 3094 9043 3099 9048 3125 9025 3100 9002
TIME...MOT...LOC 1724Z 232DEG 44KT 3099 9041 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

HRL

191 
WWUS54 KLIX 151730
SVSLIX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1230 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

LAC105-117-151740-
/O.CAN.KLIX.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250315T1800Z/
Tangipahoa LA-Washington LA-
1230 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL TANGIPAHOA AND NORTHWESTERN
WASHINGTON PARISHES IS CANCELLED...

The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 PM CDT for southeastern
Louisiana...and southern Mississippi.

&&

LAT...LON 3100 9045 3125 9025 3100 9002
TIME...MOT...LOC 1730Z 232DEG 44KT 3104 9033 

$$

MSC113-147-151800-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250315T1800Z/
Walthall MS-Pike MS-
1230 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 100 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN WALTHALL AND SOUTHEASTERN PIKE COUNTIES...

At 1230 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Mount Herman, or 16 miles southeast of Mccomb, moving
northeast at 50 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

The tornado will be near...
  Tylertown around 1240 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 3100 9045 3125 9025 3100 9002
TIME...MOT...LOC 1730Z 232DEG 44KT 3104 9033 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

HRL

243 
WWUS54 KLIX 151733
SVSLIX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1233 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

MSC113-147-151800-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250315T1800Z/
Walthall MS-Pike MS-
1233 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 100 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN WALTHALL AND SOUTHEASTERN PIKE COUNTIES...

At 1233 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Mount Herman, or 15 miles southeast of Mccomb, moving
northeast at 50 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Emergency management confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

The tornado will be near...
  Tylertown around 1240 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 3100 9045 3125 9025 3100 9002
TIME...MOT...LOC 1733Z 230DEG 42KT 3106 9033 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

HRL

829 
WWUS54 KLIX 151746
SVSLIX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1246 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

MSC113-151756-
/O.CAN.KLIX.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250315T1800Z/
Pike MS-
1246 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN PIKE COUNTY IS CANCELLED...

The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 PM CDT for southern
Mississippi.

&&

LAT...LON 3105 9026 3118 9026 3122 9022 3112 9013
TIME...MOT...LOC 1746Z 232DEG 44KT 3116 9018 

$$

MSC147-151800-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250315T1800Z/
Walthall MS-
1246 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 100 PM CDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL WALTHALL COUNTY...

At 1246 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Tylertown, or 18 miles east of Mccomb, moving northeast
at 50 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Emergency management confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
west central Walthall County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 3105 9026 3118 9026 3122 9022 3112 9013
TIME...MOT...LOC 1746Z 232DEG 44KT 3116 9018 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

HRL

486 
WWUS54 KLIX 151752
SVSLIX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1252 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

MSC147-151802-
/O.EXP.KLIX.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250315T1800Z/
Walthall MS-
1252 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR WEST CENTRAL WALTHALL COUNTY WILL EXPIRE
AT 100 PM CDT...

The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 PM CDT for southern
Mississippi.

&&

LAT...LON 3105 9026 3118 9026 3122 9022 3112 9013
TIME...MOT...LOC 1752Z 232DEG 44KT 3119 9014 

$$

HRL

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Mar 15, 11:00 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	LIX	East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Livingston, Saint Helena	60 min
Mar 15, 11:59 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LIX	Saint Helena, Tangipahoa, Washington	46 min
Mar 15, 1:00 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	LIX	Tangipahoa, Washington	31 min
Mar 15, 1:08 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LIX	East Feliciana, Iberville, Pointe Coupee, West Feliciana	52 min
Mar 15, 1:12 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	LIX	East Baton Rouge, Saint Tammany, West Baton Rouge	15 days
Mar 15, 1:43 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	LIX	Saint Tammany, Tangipahoa, Washington	47 min
Mar 15, 1:46 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	LIX	Saint Helena, Tangipahoa	44 min
Mar 15, 2:10 PM CDT	Flash Flood Warning Emergency	LIX	East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge	14 days
Mar 15, 3:27 PM CDT	High Wind Warning	LIX	Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, Saint Bernard, Saint Tammany	4 hr
Mar 15, 4:05 PM CDT	Special Marine Warning	LIX		25 min
Mar 15, 4:17 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	LIX	Saint Tammany	28 min
Mar 15, 4:22 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LIX	Jefferson, Lafourche, Saint Charles, Saint John the Baptist	53 min
Mar 15, 4:27 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	LIX	Saint Tammany, Washington	12 min
Mar 15, 4:36 PM CDT	Special Marine Warning	LIX		54 min
Mar 15, 4:51 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	LIX	Jefferson, Lafourche, Saint Charles, Saint John the Baptist	62 min
Mar 15, 5:09 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LIX	Saint Tammany, Washington	51 min
Mar 15, 5:20 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	LIX	Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, Saint Bernard, Saint Charles	72 min
Mar 15, 5:31 PM CDT	Flash Flood Warning Emergency	LIX	Saint Tammany	15 days
Mar 15, 5:32 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LIX	Orleans, Saint Tammany	43 min
Mar 15, 5:52 PM CDT	Flash Flood Warning Emergency	LIX	Jefferson, Orleans	15 days
Mar 15, 6:18 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	LIX	Orleans	57 min
Mar 15, 10:26 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LIX	Amite, Wilkinson	49 min
Mar 15, 10:35 AM CDT	Tornado Warning	LIX	Amite, Wilkinson	29 min
Mar 15, 12:38 PM CDT	Tornado Warning EmergencyTornado observedConsiderable damage threat	LIX	Pike, Walthall	26 min
Mar 15, 1:14 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LIX	Amite, Wilkinson	40 min
Mar 15, 1:23 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	LIX	Walthall	23 min
Mar 15, 6:25 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	LIX	Jackson	20 min
Mar 15, 6:39 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LIX	Jackson	21 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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.