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Tornado Warning 42, NWS New Orleans, LA
NWS New Orleans, LA issued this tornado warning at Apr 25, 2026, 4:46 AM CDT for East Feliciana Parish, Saint Helena Parish, Louisiana. It was in force for 16 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
- Apr 25, 2026, 4:46 AM CDT (09:46 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 25, 2026, 5:02 AM CDT
- In force
- 16 min
- Issued by
- NWS New Orleans, LA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
The radar
The Hammond radar (KHDC), 43 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:49 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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Did it verify
Not verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow found no qualifying storm report inside this tornado warning while it was in force. That is not proof nothing happened: reports are thin where few people live.
Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.
The nearest sounding before it
Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 00:00Z, 9.8 hours before the alert went out and 116 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
- 1564 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -4 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 802 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 42 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 94 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 104 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.9
- Supercell composite
- 5.9
The text
As transmitted.
942
WFUS54 KLIX 250946
TORLIX
LAC037-091-251030-
/O.NEW.KLIX.TO.W.0042.260425T0946Z-260425T1030Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
446 AM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southern St. Helena Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
East central East Feliciana Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
* Until 530 AM CDT.
* At 446 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Darlington, or near Greensburg, moving southeast
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...
Greensburg around 450 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.
&&
LAT...LON 3079 9087 3088 9081 3087 9057 3073 9058
3065 9066 3072 9085
TIME...MOT...LOC 0946Z 302DEG 34KT 3084 9077
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
CAB2 follow-up statements
347
WWUS54 KLIX 250954
SVSLIX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
454 AM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026
LAC037-251004-
/O.CAN.KLIX.TO.W.0042.000000T0000Z-260425T1030Z/
East Feliciana LA-
454 AM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL EAST FELICIANA PARISH IS
CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
&&
LAT...LON 3079 9075 3081 9071 3082 9057 3073 9058
3065 9066 3071 9082
TIME...MOT...LOC 0954Z 313DEG 35KT 3077 9071
$$
LAC091-251030-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0042.000000T0000Z-260425T1030Z/
St. Helena LA-
454 AM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 AM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN ST. HELENA PARISH...
At 454 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Greensburg, moving southeast 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...
Montpelier around 500 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.
&&
LAT...LON 3079 9075 3081 9071 3082 9057 3073 9058
3065 9066 3071 9082
TIME...MOT...LOC 0954Z 313DEG 35KT 3077 9071
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
CAB712
WWUS54 KLIX 251002
SVSLIX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
502 AM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026
LAC091-251012-
/O.CAN.KLIX.TO.W.0042.000000T0000Z-260425T1030Z/
St. Helena LA-
502 AM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN ST. HELENA PARISH IS
CANCELLED...
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.
&&
LAT...LON 3079 9075 3081 9071 3082 9057 3073 9058
3065 9066 3071 9082
TIME...MOT...LOC 1000Z 302DEG 34KT 3073 9063
$$
CABWhat forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this tornado warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS New Orleans, LA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this tornado warning went out at Apr 25, 12:05 AM CDT, 4 hours 41 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Updated at 1031 PM CDT Fri Apr 24 2026
- Well above average high temperatures in the upper 80s and lower 90s will occur next week. Heat index values will climb into the upper 90s.
- The threat for thunderstorms, some possible strong to severe will continue through the weekend.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 25, 12:05 AM CDT, 4 hours 41 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service New Orleans LA 1205 AM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026 ...New SHORT TERM, LONG TERM, AVIATION, MARINE... .KEY MESSAGES... Updated at 1031 PM CDT Fri Apr 24 2026 - Well above average high temperatures in the upper 80s and lower 90s will occur next week. Heat index values will climb into the upper 90s. - The threat for thunderstorms, some possible strong to severe will continue through the weekend. && .SHORT TERM... (Now through Tuesday) Issued at 1031 PM CDT Fri Apr 24 2026 The first of several rounds of sh/ts is upon us this morning. Another line is moving in from the Shreveport area this morning as well. Any of these storms could produce strong winds and hail with an isolated tornado possible as well. Today will be an off an on event for sh/ts, basically there will likely be sh/ts forming or decaying at all hours of the day today. We should see the next complex of storms develop over the Oklahoma to Texarkana region and race SE tonight into Sun morning reaching our area around mid morning Sun. By Monday, the weakness(ThetaE) boundary will have moved farther north while the front out west begins to slowly move this way. This makes Monday dry in comparison to the weekend. As the front gets closer, it will be responsible for the next set of sh/ts that develop starting Tue. We can unravel Tue as we get closer to it. && .LONG TERM... (Tuesday Night through Friday night) Issued at 1031 PM CDT Fri Apr 24 2026 Overall, going into the midweek next week the upper level flow remains progressive and the low level flow remains southerly onshore as high pressure remains over the eastern Gulf with upper level ridging taking shape over the western Gulf. Because of the higher heights and thicknesses the well above average temperatures (even close to records for a few) will continue into the long term period. That said, going into Wednesday and especially Wednesday night and Thursday there looks to be a modest pattern flip. A more northwest flow develops, which will bring the surface front southward toward our region leading to increased POPs going into late next week. Behind the front there looks to be some decrease in temperatures to more average ranges, especially as a broader upper trough becomes established over much of the central and eastern states. (Frye) && .AVIATION... (06Z TAFS) Issued at 1031 PM CDT Fri Apr 24 2026 VFR conditions outside sh/ts this morning. Any storms that move over any terminal will likely produce IFR or lower conditions with cigs and vis. Some of these, although isolated, could have strong winds and hail. Disturbed weather all day today will have sh/ts around at any given time. Outside this activity conditions will remain VFR. && .MARINE... Issued at 1031 PM CDT Fri Apr 24 2026 A very early Summer like weather set up will keep a persistent south- southeast flow of 10 to 15 knots in place through the middle of next week. Seas will remain well below any hazardous limits at 1 to 3 feet through the period. The greatest concern and unknown is any shower or thunderstorm impacts. A series of disturbances will try to produce an area of storms over the Red River area and these may move towards the coastal waters before they dissipate. If they develop, these specific type of systems normally do not play well with the models and they usually surge southeast faster and stronger than expected. If they do, expect locally higher winds and seas around these storms. Afterwards, winds may become light and variable for 3- 6 hours before the synoptic south-southeast winds take back over. && .LIX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... LA...None. GM...None. MS...None. GM...None. && SHORT TERM...TE LONG TERM....TE AVIATION...RDF MARINE...TE
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Apr 25, 3:37 AM CDT, 1 hour 9 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
337 AM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026
LAZ034>037-MSZ068-069-250930-
St. Helena LA-East Feliciana LA-Pointe Coupee LA-West Feliciana LA-
Wilkinson MS-Amite MS-
337 AM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF WEST FELICIANA,
NORTHERN ST. HELENA, POINTE COUPEE AND EAST FELICIANA PARISHES,
WILKINSON AND AMITE COUNTIES THROUGH 430 AM CDT
...
At 337 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles southwest of Garden
City to near Lettsworth to near Bunkie to near Turkey Creek. Movement
was southeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Zachary, New Roads, Jackson, St. Francisville, Clinton, Liberty,
Greensburg, Centreville, Woodville, Slaughter, Gloster, Fordoche,
Morganza, Wilson, Norwood, Smithdale, Wakefield, Spillman, Batchelor,
and Darlington.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
&&
LAT...LON 3087 9180 3097 9181 3101 9176 3104 9166
3097 9166 3104 9156 3110 9159 3132 9116
3135 9098 3135 9055 3084 9057 3071 9107
3070 9126 3064 9132 3059 9151 3061 9176
3071 9173 3086 9182
TIME...MOT...LOC 0837Z 297DEG 47KT 3126 9119 3100 9168 3091 9219 3089
9251
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
CABThe office that day
Everything else NWS New Orleans, LA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 3:37 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LIX | East Feliciana, Pointe Coupee, Saint Helena, West Feliciana | 53 min |
| Apr 25, 4:00 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | East Feliciana, Pointe Coupee, Saint Helena, West Feliciana | 45 min |
| Apr 25, 4:31 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | East Baton Rouge, Livingston, Saint Helena | 44 min |
| Apr 25, 4:44 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | East Feliciana, Saint Helena | 16 min |
| Apr 25, 5:06 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LIX | Tangipahoa | 39 min |
| Apr 25, 5:35 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LIX | Saint Tammany | 40 min |
| Apr 25, 5:50 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 55 min | |
| Apr 25, 6:09 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LIX | Saint John the Baptist | 66 min |
| Apr 25, 6:11 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LIX | Saint Tammany | 34 min |
| Apr 25, 6:12 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 63 min | |
| Apr 25, 6:22 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 92 min | |
| Apr 25, 6:27 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | Saint Charles | 29 min |
| Apr 25, 6:35 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | LIX | Jefferson, Saint Charles | 21 min |
| Apr 25, 6:43 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, Saint Bernard, Saint Charles | 62 min |
| Apr 25, 6:46 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 59 min | |
| Apr 25, 6:46 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | LIX | Jefferson, Saint Charles | 21 min |
| Apr 25, 6:50 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LIX | Assumption | 55 min |
| Apr 25, 7:00 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | LIX | Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, Saint Bernard | 31 min |
| Apr 25, 7:26 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | Plaquemines, Saint Bernard | 47 min |
| Apr 25, 7:30 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 60 min | |
| Apr 25, 7:33 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 57 min | |
| Apr 25, 7:43 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LIX | Jefferson, Lafourche | 47 min |
| Apr 25, 8:10 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 65 min | |
| Apr 25, 8:13 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LIX | Plaquemines | 62 min |
| Apr 25, 8:27 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 93 min | |
| Apr 25, 8:30 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LIX | Jefferson | 30 min |
| Apr 25, 9:14 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LIX | 60 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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.