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Tornado Warning 45, NWS New Orleans, LA

April 25, 2026Jefferson Parish, Saint Charles Parish, Louisiana

NWS New Orleans, LA issued this tornado warning at Apr 25, 2026, 6:46 AM CDT for Jefferson Parish, Saint Charles Parish, Louisiana. It was in force for 21 min. 1 report 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
Apr 25, 2026, 6:46 AM CDT (11:46 UTC)
Expired
Apr 25, 2026, 7:07 AM CDT
In force
21 min
Issued by
NWS New Orleans, LA
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
0.75 in

Counties Jefferson Parish, LA, Saint Charles Parish, LA

The radar

The Hammond radar (KHDC), 71 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 11:50 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
Apr 25, 6:50 AM CDTTSTM WND DMG4 Wsw Kenner, LANumerous 4-6 inch branches down.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

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, 11.8 hours before the alert went out and 63 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 2026-04-25Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1564 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°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 2026-04-25The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 94 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
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

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

935 
WFUS54 KLIX 251146
TORLIX
LAC051-089-251230-
/O.NEW.KLIX.TO.W.0045.260425T1146Z-260425T1230Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
646 AM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  East central St. Charles Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
  Northwestern Jefferson Parish in southeastern Louisiana...

* Until 730 AM CDT.

* At 646 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Ama, or near Avondale, moving southeast at 30 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...
  Avondale, Harahan, Waggaman, River Ridge, Elmwood, and Bridge City 
  around 650 AM CDT.
  Marrero, Jefferson, and Westwego around 655 AM CDT.

This includes Interstate 310 near mile marker 2.
 
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 2991 9031 2999 9031 2995 9014 2990 9014
      2986 9013 2982 9016
TIME...MOT...LOC 1146Z 310DEG 27KT 2995 9028 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

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4 follow-up statements
054 
WWUS54 KLIX 251152
SVSLIX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
652 AM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026

LAC089-251202-
/O.CAN.KLIX.TO.W.0045.000000T0000Z-260425T1230Z/
St. Charles LA-
652 AM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026

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

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

&&

LAT...LON 2987 9025 2991 9027 2997 9028 2998 9028
      2995 9014 2986 9013 2982 9016
TIME...MOT...LOC 1152Z 309DEG 33KT 2991 9023 

$$

LAC051-251230-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0045.000000T0000Z-260425T1230Z/
Jefferson LA-
652 AM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 AM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN JEFFERSON PARISH...

At 652 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Waggaman, or over Avondale, 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...
  Avondale, Marrero, Harahan, Westwego, Waggaman, Elmwood, and 
  Bridge City around 655 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 2987 9025 2991 9027 2997 9028 2998 9028
      2995 9014 2986 9013 2982 9016
TIME...MOT...LOC 1152Z 309DEG 33KT 2991 9023 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

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141 
WWUS54 KLIX 251155
SVSLIX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
655 AM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026

LAC051-251230-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0045.000000T0000Z-260425T1230Z/
Jefferson LA-
655 AM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 AM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN JEFFERSON PARISH...

At 655 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Avondale, moving southeast 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.

This dangerous storm will be near...
  Marrero and Westwego around 700 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 2987 9024 2988 9024 2991 9027 2996 9027
      2995 9014 2986 9013 2982 9016
TIME...MOT...LOC 1155Z 312DEG 37KT 2989 9020 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

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269 
WWUS54 KLIX 251203
SVSLIX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
703 AM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026

LAC051-251230-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0045.000000T0000Z-260425T1230Z/
Jefferson LA-
703 AM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 AM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL JEFFERSON PARISH...

At 703 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Estelle, or near Marrero, moving southeast at 30
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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
north central Jefferson Parish.

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 2985 9020 2989 9020 2991 9018 2992 9014
      2986 9013 2982 9016
TIME...MOT...LOC 1203Z 310DEG 27KT 2985 9014 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

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829 
WWUS54 KLIX 251207
SVSLIX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
707 AM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026

LAC051-251216-
/O.CAN.KLIX.TO.W.0045.000000T0000Z-260425T1230Z/
Jefferson LA-
707 AM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL JEFFERSON PARISH IS
CANCELLED...

The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

&&

LAT...LON 2985 9020 2989 9020 2991 9018 2992 9014
      2986 9013 2982 9016
TIME...MOT...LOC 1206Z 310DEG 27KT 2983 9011 

$$

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What 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, 5:34 AM CDT, 1 hour 12 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Updated at 446 AM CDT Sat Apr 25 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, 5:34 AM CDT, 1 hour 12 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
534 AM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026

...New AVIATION...

.KEY MESSAGES...
Updated at 446 AM CDT Sat Apr 25 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...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 446 AM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026

Storms that move over terminals this morning 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 be 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, 3 hours 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

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Special weather statement, Apr 25, 5:06 AM CDT, 1 hour 40 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
506 AM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026

LAZ037-039-071-079-081-082-251045-
Washington LA-Central Tangipahoa LA-Lower Tangipahoa LA-
Northern St. Tammany LA-St. Helena LA-Northern Tangipahoa LA-
506 AM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF SOUTHEASTERN ST.
HELENA, NORTHWESTERN ST. TAMMANY, CENTRAL TANGIPAHOA AND SOUTHWESTERN
WASHINGTON PARISHES THROUGH 545 AM CDT
...

At 506 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Amite, moving southeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Hammond, Amite, Ponchatoula, Amite City, Independence, Roseland,
Folsom, Natalbany, Robert, Wilmer, and Tickfaw.

This includes the following Interstates...
 Interstate 12 between mile markers 35 and 53.
 Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 28 and 49.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

This storm 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 3065 9000 3050 9013 3048 9024 3044 9055
      3047 9055 3049 9057 3065 9057 3065 9058
      3074 9059 3084 9034
TIME...MOT...LOC 1006Z 311DEG 42KT 3072 9041

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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Special weather statement, Apr 25, 5:35 AM CDT, 1 hour 11 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
535 AM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026

LAZ079>082-251115-
Central Tangipahoa LA-Lower Tangipahoa LA-Northern St. Tammany LA-
Southwestern St. Tammany LA-
535 AM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF NORTHWESTERN ST.
TAMMANY AND SOUTHERN TANGIPAHOA PARISHES THROUGH 615 AM CDT
...

At 535 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Folsom, or 7 miles northwest of Covington, moving southeast at 35
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...
Hammond, Covington, Ponchatoula, Abita Springs, Madisonville, Sun,
Robert, Bush, Natalbany, and W Lk Pontchartrain Buoy.

This includes the following Interstates...
 Interstate 12 between mile markers 35 and 69.
 Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 15 and 33.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3063 8982 3062 8983 3056 8981 3048 8972
      3034 9015 3036 9019 3027 9030 3028 9032
      3030 9031 3029 9040 3027 9041 3051 9057
      3067 9001 3067 8985
TIME...MOT...LOC 1035Z 315DEG 31KT 3055 9020

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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Special weather statement, Apr 25, 6:09 AM CDT, 37 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
609 AM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026

LAZ058-087-098>100-251215-
Central St. Charles LA-Upper St. Charles LA-St. John The Baptist LA-
Upper Jefferson LA-Lower St. Charles LA-
609 AM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF CENTRAL ST. JOHN THE
BAPTIST AND NORTHERN ST. CHARLES PARISHES THROUGH 715 AM CDT
...

At 609 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Reserve, moving southeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Reserve, Hahnville, Laplace, Killona, Norco, Montz, Edgard, Ama,
Destrehan, Taft, New Sarpy, St. Rose, Garyville, and Wallace.

This includes the following Interstates...
 Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 201 and 221.
 Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 1 and 4.
 Interstate 310 between mile markers 1 and 6.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

This storm 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 2994 9033 2997 9055 3002 9064 3018 9056
      3013 9038 3009 9037 3006 9025 3005 9028
      2991 9027 2991 9031
TIME...MOT...LOC 1109Z 300DEG 31KT 3007 9052

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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Special weather statement, Apr 25, 6:11 AM CDT, 35 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
611 AM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026

LAZ076-079-080-MSZ083-086-251145-
Southeast St. Tammany LA-Northern St. Tammany LA-
Southwestern St. Tammany LA-Northern Hancock MS-Southern Hancock MS-
611 AM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF SOUTHERN ST. TAMMANY
PARISH IN SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA AND HANCOCK COUNTIES THROUGH 645 AM
CDT
...

At 610 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lacombe, or near Slidell, moving southeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Slidell, Bay St. Louis, Covington, Waveland, Diamondhead, Pearl
River, Kiln, Pearlington, Lacombe, Shoreline Park, Stennis Space
Center, and Slidell Airport.

This includes the following Interstates...
 Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 259 and 273.
 Interstate 10 in Mississippi between mile markers 1 and 18.
 Interstate 12 between mile markers 60 and 84.
 Interstate 59 in Louisiana between mile markers 1 and 11.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

This storm 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 3024 8940 3017 8943 3016 8952 3013 8958
      3013 8964 3015 8963 3017 8968 3016 8975
      3023 8988 3024 9000 3030 9003 3035 9013
      3045 9014 3048 8972 3046 8965 3049 8964
      3051 8934 3028 8933
TIME...MOT...LOC 1110Z 317DEG 39KT 3029 8989

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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Special weather statement, Apr 25, 6:17 AM CDT, 29 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
617 AM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026

MSZ084-087-251200-
Southern Harrison MS-Northern Harrison MS-
617 AM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF HARRISON COUNTY
THROUGH 700 AM CDT
...

At 616 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Lyman, or 7 miles northwest of Gulfport, moving southeast at 40 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...
Gulfport, Biloxi, Ocean Springs, Long Beach, St. Martin, D'iberville,
Lyman, Saucier, Latimer, and Gulfport Airport.

This includes the following Interstates...
 Interstate 10 in Mississippi between mile markers 19 and 47.
 Interstate 110 in Mississippi between mile markers 1 and 4.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

This storm 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 3038 8883 3037 8886 3036 8901 3028 8929
      3031 8931 3034 8931 3035 8934 3052 8934
      3068 8898 3068 8889 3043 8888 3042 8885
      3039 8883
TIME...MOT...LOC 1116Z 325DEG 33KT 3050 8916

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 25, 3:37 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXEast Feliciana, Pointe Coupee, Saint Helena, West Feliciana53 min
Apr 25, 4:00 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXEast Feliciana, Pointe Coupee, Saint Helena, West Feliciana45 min
Apr 25, 4:31 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXEast Baton Rouge, Livingston, Saint Helena44 min
Apr 25, 4:44 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXEast Feliciana, Saint Helena16 min
Apr 25, 4:46 AM CDTTornado WarningLIXEast Feliciana, Saint Helena16 min
Apr 25, 5:06 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXTangipahoa39 min
Apr 25, 5:35 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXSaint Tammany40 min
Apr 25, 5:50 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX55 min
Apr 25, 6:09 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXSaint John the Baptist66 min
Apr 25, 6:11 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXSaint Tammany34 min
Apr 25, 6:12 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX63 min
Apr 25, 6:22 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX92 min
Apr 25, 6:27 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXSaint Charles29 min
Apr 25, 6:35 AM CDTTornado WarningLIXJefferson, Saint Charles21 min
Apr 25, 6:43 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXJefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, Saint Bernard, Saint Charles62 min
Apr 25, 6:46 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX59 min
Apr 25, 6:50 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXAssumption55 min
Apr 25, 7:00 AM CDTTornado WarningLIXJefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, Saint Bernard31 min
Apr 25, 7:26 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXPlaquemines, Saint Bernard47 min
Apr 25, 7:30 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX60 min
Apr 25, 7:33 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX57 min
Apr 25, 7:43 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXJefferson, Lafourche47 min
Apr 25, 8:10 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX65 min
Apr 25, 8:13 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXPlaquemines62 min
Apr 25, 8:27 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX93 min
Apr 25, 8:30 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXJefferson30 min
Apr 25, 9:14 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX60 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.