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Tornado Warning 21, NWS New Orleans, LA
NWS New Orleans, LA issued this tornado warning at Mar 31, 2025, 4:56 AM CDT for Pointe Coupee Parish, West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was in force for 49 min. 2 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 31, 2025, 4:56 AM CDT (09:56 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 31, 2025, 5:45 AM CDT
- In force
- 49 min
- Issued by
- NWS New Orleans, LA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.5 in
Counties Pointe Coupee Parish, LA, West Feliciana Parish, LA
The radar
The Hammond radar (KHDC), 127 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:56 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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 31, 5:14 AM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 4 Wsw Morganza, LA | Tree down on power lines Fordoche Bayou Rd. |
| Mar 31, 5:20 AM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 3 Sse Batchelor, LA | Tree down on Hwy 1 N of Morganza. |
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 31, 3:48 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Lake Charles Mun, LA (KLCH), launched 00:00Z, 9.9 hours before the alert went out and 163 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 1708 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -90 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 839 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 42 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 63 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 115 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.5
- Supercell composite
- 6.0
The text
As transmitted.
378
WFUS54 KLIX 310956
TORLIX
LAC077-125-311045-
/O.NEW.KLIX.TO.W.0021.250331T0956Z-250331T1045Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
456 AM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Central West Feliciana Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
Northern Pointe Coupee Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
* Until 545 AM CDT.
* At 456 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
tornadoes and straight line wind damage were located near Bayou
Current, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong 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...
Morganza around 510 AM CDT.
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.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3083 9180 3084 9180 3092 9161 3092 9141
3070 9142 3068 9173 3071 9173 3074 9176
3078 9176 3082 9181
TIME...MOT...LOC 0956Z 260DEG 30KT 3073 9180
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
$$
KLG3 follow-up statements
481
WWUS54 KLIX 311020
SVSLIX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
520 AM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025
LAC077-125-311045-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250331T1045Z/
West Feliciana LA-Pointe Coupee LA-
520 AM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 AM CDT FOR CENTRAL
WEST FELICIANA AND CENTRAL POINTE COUPEE PARISHES...
At 518 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
tornadoes and straight line wind damageis located over Morganza, or
7 miles northwest of New Roads, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornado will be near...
New Roads around 525 AM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3084 9175 3092 9161 3092 9141 3070 9142
3068 9166 3078 9170
TIME...MOT...LOC 1018Z 258DEG 31KT 3074 9157
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
$$
KLG593
WWUS54 KLIX 311030
SVSLIX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
530 AM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025
LAC077-125-311045-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250331T1045Z/
West Feliciana LA-Pointe Coupee LA-
530 AM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 AM CDT FOR CENTRAL
WEST FELICIANA AND CENTRAL POINTE COUPEE PARISHES...
At 530 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
tornadoes and straight line wind damage was located 7 miles
northeast of Morganza, or 9 miles west of St. Francisville, moving
northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
central West Feliciana and central Pointe Coupee Parishes.
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.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3082 9164 3092 9156 3092 9141 3070 9142
3069 9149 3078 9153
TIME...MOT...LOC 1030Z 236DEG 20KT 3083 9154
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
$$
KLG775
WWUS54 KLIX 311038 RRA
SVSLIX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
538 AM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025
LAC077-125-311048-
/O.EXP.KLIX.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250331T1045Z/
West Feliciana LA-Pointe Coupee LA-
538 AM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL WEST FELICIANA AND CENTRAL POINTE
COUPEE PARISHES WILL EXPIRE AT 545 AM CDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, gusty
winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 AM CDT for
southeastern Louisiana.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
New Orleans.
&&
LAT...LON 3082 9164 3092 9156 3092 9141 3070 9142
3069 9149 3078 9153
TIME...MOT...LOC 1038Z 260DEG 30KT 3084 9147
$$
KLGThe office that day
Everything else NWS New Orleans, LA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 10:56 PM CDT | Marine Dense Fog Advisory | LIX | 11 hr | |
| Mar 31, 2:53 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LIX | Pointe Coupee, West Feliciana | 7 min |
| Mar 31, 4:35 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | East Feliciana, Iberville, Pointe Coupee, West Baton Rouge, West Feliciana | 55 min |
| Mar 31, 5:24 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Pointe Coupee, West Feliciana | 51 min |
| Mar 31, 5:28 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | LIX | East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Pointe Coupee, West Feliciana | 47 min |
| Mar 31, 5:35 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | East Baton Rouge, Iberville, Pointe Coupee, West Baton Rouge | 55 min |
| Mar 31, 5:46 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | East Feliciana, Saint Helena | 29 min |
| Mar 31, 5:53 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | LIX | Saint Helena | 25 min |
| Mar 31, 6:03 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | Ascension, East Baton Rouge, Iberville, Livingston | 42 min |
| Mar 31, 6:13 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Livingston, Saint Helena, Tangipahoa, Washington | 62 min |
| Mar 31, 6:30 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | LIX | Saint Helena, Tangipahoa, Washington | 31 min |
| Mar 31, 6:43 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | Ascension, East Baton Rouge, Livingston | 32 min |
| Mar 31, 6:50 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | Livingston, Saint Tammany, Tangipahoa, Washington | 55 min |
| Mar 31, 6:52 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | Ascension, Livingston, Saint John the Baptist, Tangipahoa | 53 min |
| Mar 31, 6:54 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 51 min | |
| Mar 31, 6:58 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | LIX | Livingston, Tangipahoa | 25 min |
| Mar 31, 7:03 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | LIX | Livingston, Saint John the Baptist, Tangipahoa | 42 min |
| Mar 31, 7:34 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 56 min | |
| Mar 31, 7:36 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 54 min | |
| Mar 31, 7:39 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 96 min | |
| Mar 31, 7:42 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | Jefferson, Orleans, Saint Bernard, Saint Charles | 48 min |
| Mar 31, 7:46 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | Saint Tammany, Washington | 59 min |
| Mar 31, 7:50 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LIX | Assumption, Saint Charles, Saint James, Saint John the Baptist | 40 min |
| Mar 31, 7:50 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LIX | Assumption, Saint Charles, Saint James, Saint John the Baptist | 40 min |
| Mar 31, 7:50 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | Saint Tammany | 55 min |
| Mar 31, 7:53 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | Saint Tammany | 52 min |
| Mar 31, 7:57 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | Assumption, Jefferson, Lafourche, Orleans, Plaquemines, Saint Bernard and 4 more | 63 min |
| Mar 31, 7:58 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LIX | Jefferson, Orleans, Saint Bernard | 3 hr |
| Mar 31, 8:42 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LIX | Jefferson, Orleans, Saint Charles, Saint John the Baptist | 2 hr |
| Mar 31, 8:47 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 88 min | |
| Mar 31, 9:01 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | Jefferson, Lafourche, Orleans, Plaquemines, Saint Bernard, Saint Charles and 1 more | 42 min |
| Mar 31, 9:33 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 57 min | |
| Mar 31, 9:47 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LIX | Jefferson, Lafourche, Terrebonne | 28 min |
| Mar 31, 10:09 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 66 min | |
| Mar 31, 10:42 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 93 min | |
| Mar 31, 11:09 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 66 min | |
| Mar 31, 12:12 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 93 min | |
| Mar 31, 12:54 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 66 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.