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Tornado Warning 13, NWS New Orleans, LA

February 15, 2026Saint Tammany Parish, Tangipahoa Parish, Washington Parish, Louisiana

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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Feb 15, 12:46 AM CSTTSTM WND DMG5 Wsw Folsom, LADamage to trees and roof damage to homes near Folsom. Time estimated by radar.
Feb 15, 1:00 AM CSTTSTM WND DMG5 Ese Enon, LAReport 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 CSTTSTM WND DMG7 Sse Enon, LAA 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.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Feb 14, 11:17 PM CSTTornado WatchSPC6 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Slidell Radar S, LA at 00:00Z on 2026-02-15Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 52 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 00:00Z on 2026-02-15The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 183 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
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

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The text

As transmitted.

071 
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

$$

KLG
4 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

$$

KLG
256 
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

$$

KLG
445 
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

$$

KLG
857 
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 

$$

KLG

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 14, 9:56 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXEast Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Pointe Coupee, West Baton Rouge, West Feliciana79 min
Feb 14, 10:21 PM CSTTornado WarningLIXPointe Coupee, West Feliciana39 min
Feb 14, 10:30 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXIberville, Pointe Coupee, West Baton Rouge45 min
Feb 14, 10:57 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXEast Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, Saint Helena, West Baton Rouge and 1 more63 min
Feb 14, 11:07 PM CSTTornado WarningLIXEast Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, West Feliciana38 min
Feb 14, 11:12 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXAscension, Assumption, East Baton Rouge, Iberville, Livingston, West Baton Rouge48 min
Feb 14, 11:36 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXSaint Helena, Tangipahoa, Washington69 min
Feb 14, 11:58 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXAscension, Assumption, East Baton Rouge, Iberville, Livingston, Saint Helena and 4 more47 min
Feb 15, 12:09 AM CSTTornado WarningLIXAscension, Assumption, Saint James29 min
Feb 15, 12:14 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXAssumption, Lafourche, Saint James, Terrebonne31 min
Feb 15, 12:16 AM CSTSpecial Marine WarningLIX44 min
Feb 15, 12:32 AM CSTSpecial Marine WarningLIX118 min
Feb 15, 12:40 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXLivingston, Saint John the Baptist, Saint Tammany, Tangipahoa, Washington65 min
Feb 15, 12:44 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXAscension, Assumption, Jefferson, Lafourche, Livingston, Orleans and 5 more61 min
Feb 15, 12:46 AM CSTSpecial Marine WarningLIX59 min
Feb 15, 12:49 AM CSTTornado WarningLIXWashington28 min
Feb 15, 1:09 AM CSTTornado WarningLIXLafourche, Saint Charles22 min
Feb 15, 1:24 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXSaint Tammany48 min
Feb 15, 1:28 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXJefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, Saint Bernard, Saint Charles47 min
Feb 15, 1:43 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementLIXJefferson, Lafourche62 min
Feb 15, 1:47 AM CSTSpecial Marine WarningLIX88 min
Feb 15, 2:15 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementLIXSaint Bernard45 min
Feb 15, 2:29 AM CSTSpecial Marine WarningLIX46 min
Feb 15, 7:13 AM CSTSpecial Marine WarningLIX62 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.