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Tornado Warning 13, NWS New Orleans, LA
NWS New Orleans, LA issued this tornado warning at Feb 15, 2026, 12:44 AM CST for Saint Tammany Parish, Tangipahoa Parish, Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was in force for 34 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
- Feb 15, 2026, 12:44 AM CST (06:44 UTC)
- Expired
- Feb 15, 2026, 1:18 AM CST
- In force
- 34 min
- Issued by
- NWS New Orleans, LA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Saint Tammany Parish, LA, Tangipahoa Parish, LA, Washington Parish, LA
The radar
The Hammond radar (KHDC), 39 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 06:48 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 12:46 AM CST | TSTM WND DMG | 5 Wsw Folsom, LA | Damage to trees and roof damage to homes near Folsom. Time estimated by radar. |
| Feb 15, 1:00 AM CST | TSTM WND DMG | 5 Ese Enon, LA | Report of a few trees down and a power pole snapped on Parker Road in the Isabel community. Time estimated by radar. |
| Feb 15, 1:03 AM CST | TSTM WND DMG | 7 Sse Enon, LA | A few shingles removed from a roof on Arrowhead Lane. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 11:17 PM CST | Tornado Watch | SPC | 6 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 00:00Z, 6.7 hours before the alert went out and 60 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
- 52 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -150 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 556 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 59 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 183 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 248 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.1
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS54 KLIX 150644
TORLIX
LAC103-105-117-150730-
/O.NEW.KLIX.TO.W.0013.260215T0644Z-260215T0730Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1244 AM CST Sun Feb 15 2026
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern St. Tammany Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
East central Tangipahoa Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
South central Washington Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
* Until 130 AM CST.
* At 1244 AM CST, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
tornadoes and straight line wind damage were located near Folsom,
or 12 miles northwest of Covington, moving east at 40 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...
Folsom around 1250 AM CST.
Sun around 110 AM 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 3081 8988 3062 8989 3055 9031 3069 9030
TIME...MOT...LOC 0644Z 250DEG 36KT 3060 9027
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
KLG4 follow-up statements
262
WWUS54 KLIX 150652
SVSLIX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1252 AM CST Sun Feb 15 2026
LAC105-150702-
/O.CAN.KLIX.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260215T0730Z/
Tangipahoa LA-
1252 AM CST Sun Feb 15 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL TANGIPAHOA PARISH IS
CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 AM CST for southeastern
Louisiana.
&&
LAT...LON 3062 8989 3056 9024 3071 9025 3081 8988
TIME...MOT...LOC 0652Z 250DEG 37KT 3063 9017
$$
LAC103-117-150730-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260215T0730Z/
St. Tammany LA-Washington LA-
1252 AM CST Sun Feb 15 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 AM CST FOR
NORTHWESTERN ST. TAMMANY AND SOUTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON PARISHES...
At 1252 AM CST, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
tornadoes and straight line wind damage were located over Folsom, or
10 miles north of Covington, moving east at 45 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.
These dangerous storms will be near...
Sun around 105 AM 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.
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!
&&
LAT...LON 3062 8989 3056 9024 3071 9025 3081 8988
TIME...MOT...LOC 0652Z 250DEG 37KT 3063 9017
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
KLG256
WWUS54 KLIX 150658 RRA
SVSLIX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1258 AM CST Sun Feb 15 2026
LAC103-117-150730-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260215T0730Z/
St. Tammany LA-Washington LA-
1258 AM CST Sun Feb 15 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 AM CST FOR
NORTHWESTERN ST. TAMMANY AND SOUTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON PARISHES...
At 1258 AM CST, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
tornadoes and straight line wind damage were located near Enon, or 12
miles north of Covington, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
These dangerous storms will be near...
Sun around 105 AM CST.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3057 9018 3064 9016 3073 9015 3081 8988
3062 8989
TIME...MOT...LOC 0658Z 251DEG 45KT 3065 9008
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
KLG445
WWUS54 KLIX 150705
SVSLIX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
105 AM CST Sun Feb 15 2026
LAC103-117-150730-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260215T0730Z/
St. Tammany LA-Washington LA-
105 AM CST Sun Feb 15 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 AM CST FOR NORTH
CENTRAL ST. TAMMANY AND SOUTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON PARISHES...
At 105 AM CST, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
tornadoes and straight line wind damage were located near Sun, or 9
miles southwest of Bogalusa, moving east at 40 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.
These dangerous storms will be near...
Sun around 110 AM 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.
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!
&&
LAT...LON 3059 9009 3067 9006 3076 9005 3081 8988
3062 8989
TIME...MOT...LOC 0705Z 258DEG 34KT 3069 8999
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
KLG857
WWUS54 KLIX 150718
SVSLIX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
118 AM CST Sun Feb 15 2026
LAC103-117-150727-
/O.CAN.KLIX.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260215T0730Z/
St. Tammany LA-Washington LA-
118 AM CST Sun Feb 15 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL ST. TAMMANY AND SOUTH
CENTRAL WASHINGTON PARISHES IS CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. However, gusty winds are
still possible with this thunderstorm.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 AM CST for southeastern
Louisiana.
&&
LAT...LON 3059 9009 3067 9006 3076 9005 3081 8988
3062 8989
TIME...MOT...LOC 0714Z 250DEG 36KT 3073 8985
$$
KLGThe office that day
Everything else NWS New Orleans, LA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 9:56 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Pointe Coupee, West Baton Rouge, West Feliciana | 79 min |
| Feb 14, 10:21 PM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | Pointe Coupee, West Feliciana | 39 min |
| Feb 14, 10:30 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | Iberville, Pointe Coupee, West Baton Rouge | 45 min |
| Feb 14, 10:57 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, Saint Helena, West Baton Rouge and 1 more | 63 min |
| Feb 14, 11:07 PM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, West Feliciana | 38 min |
| Feb 14, 11:12 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | Ascension, Assumption, East Baton Rouge, Iberville, Livingston, West Baton Rouge | 48 min |
| Feb 14, 11:36 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | Saint Helena, Tangipahoa, Washington | 69 min |
| Feb 14, 11:58 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | Ascension, Assumption, East Baton Rouge, Iberville, Livingston, Saint Helena and 4 more | 47 min |
| Feb 15, 12:09 AM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | Ascension, Assumption, Saint James | 29 min |
| Feb 15, 12:14 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | Assumption, Lafourche, Saint James, Terrebonne | 31 min |
| Feb 15, 12:16 AM CST | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 44 min | |
| Feb 15, 12:32 AM CST | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 118 min | |
| Feb 15, 12:40 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | Livingston, Saint John the Baptist, Saint Tammany, Tangipahoa, Washington | 65 min |
| Feb 15, 12:44 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | Ascension, Assumption, Jefferson, Lafourche, Livingston, Orleans and 5 more | 61 min |
| Feb 15, 12:46 AM CST | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 59 min | |
| Feb 15, 12:49 AM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | Washington | 28 min |
| Feb 15, 1:09 AM CST | Tornado Warning | LIX | Lafourche, Saint Charles | 22 min |
| Feb 15, 1:24 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | Saint Tammany | 48 min |
| Feb 15, 1:28 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, Saint Bernard, Saint Charles | 47 min |
| Feb 15, 1:43 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | LIX | Jefferson, Lafourche | 62 min |
| Feb 15, 1:47 AM CST | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 88 min | |
| Feb 15, 2:15 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | LIX | Saint Bernard | 45 min |
| Feb 15, 2:29 AM CST | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 46 min | |
| Feb 15, 7:13 AM CST | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 62 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.