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Tornado Warning 46, NWS New Orleans, LA

April 25, 20264 parishes in Louisiana

NWS New Orleans, LA issued this tornado warning at Apr 25, 2026, 7:00 AM CDT for 4 parishes in Louisiana. It was in force for 31 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, 7:00 AM CDT (12:00 UTC)
Expired
Apr 25, 2026, 7:31 AM CDT
In force
31 min
Issued by
NWS New Orleans, LA
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
0.75 in

Counties Jefferson Parish, LA, Orleans Parish, LA, Plaquemines Parish, LA, Saint Bernard Parish, LA

The radar

The Hammond radar (KHDC), 84 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 12:03 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.

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 12:00Z, 0.0 hours before the alert went out and 59 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 12:00Z on 2026-04-25Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1266 joules per kilogram.LCLEL10008507005003002001001 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 12:00Z on 2026-04-25The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 5 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
1266 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
472 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
32 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
5 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-2 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.1

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The text

As transmitted.

243 
WFUS54 KLIX 251200
TORLIX
LAC051-071-075-087-251245-
/O.NEW.KLIX.TO.W.0046.260425T1200Z-260425T1245Z/

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

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  West central St. Bernard Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
  Southwestern Orleans Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
  Northeastern Jefferson Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
  Northwestern Plaquemines Parish in southeastern Louisiana...

* Until 745 AM CDT.

* At 700 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Westwego, or over Avondale, moving southeast at 35
  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...
  Harvey, Belle Chasse, Marrero, Westwego, Woodmere, and Estelle 
  around 705 AM CDT.
  Jean Lafitte around 710 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 2984 9020 2992 9014 2990 8986 2981 8987
      2968 8999 2978 9016
TIME...MOT...LOC 1200Z 308DEG 28KT 2988 9016 

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

$$

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4 follow-up statements
717 
WWUS54 KLIX 251211
SVSLIX

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

LAC071-087-251221-
/O.CAN.KLIX.TO.W.0046.000000T0000Z-260425T1245Z/
St. Bernard LA-Orleans LA-
711 AM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR WEST CENTRAL ST. BERNARD AND SOUTHWESTERN
ORLEANS PARISHES IS CANCELLED...

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

&&

LAT...LON 2975 9007 2986 9010 2988 9007 2987 8992
      2986 8991 2982 8988 2981 8987 2968 8999
TIME...MOT...LOC 1211Z 295DEG 29KT 2985 9006 

$$

LAC051-075-251245-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0046.000000T0000Z-260425T1245Z/
Jefferson LA-Plaquemines LA-
711 AM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 AM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN JEFFERSON AND NORTHWESTERN PLAQUEMINES PARISHES...

At 711 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Woodmere, or over Harvey, moving southeast at 35
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...
  Timberlane, Harvey, and Belle Chasse around 715 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 2975 9007 2986 9010 2988 9007 2987 8992
      2986 8991 2982 8988 2981 8987 2968 8999
TIME...MOT...LOC 1211Z 295DEG 29KT 2985 9006 

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

$$

CAB
724 
WWUS54 KLIX 251216
SVSLIX

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

LAC051-251226-
/O.CAN.KLIX.TO.W.0046.000000T0000Z-260425T1245Z/
Jefferson LA-
716 AM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN JEFFERSON PARISH IS
CANCELLED...

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

&&

LAT...LON 2975 9007 2978 9007 2979 9006 2981 9007
      2984 9006 2985 9004 2986 8999 2981 8988
      2981 8987 2968 8999
TIME...MOT...LOC 1216Z 292DEG 30KT 2983 9002 

$$

LAC075-251245-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0046.000000T0000Z-260425T1245Z/
Plaquemines LA-
716 AM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 AM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN PLAQUEMINES PARISH...

At 716 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Belle Chasse, moving southeast at 35 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...
  Belle Chasse around 720 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 2975 9007 2978 9007 2979 9006 2981 9007
      2984 9006 2985 9004 2986 8999 2981 8988
      2981 8987 2968 8999
TIME...MOT...LOC 1216Z 292DEG 30KT 2983 9002 

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

$$

CAB
681 
WWUS54 KLIX 251221
SVSLIX

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

LAC075-251245-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0046.000000T0000Z-260425T1245Z/
Plaquemines LA-
721 AM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 AM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN PLAQUEMINES PARISH...

At 721 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Belle Chasse, 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northwestern Plaquemines 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 2971 9002 2977 9003 2982 9002 2983 8995
      2982 8989 2981 8988 2981 8987 2968 8999
TIME...MOT...LOC 1221Z 298DEG 33KT 2980 8996 

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

$$

CAB
258 
WWUS54 KLIX 251231
SVSLIX

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

LAC075-251241-
/O.CAN.KLIX.TO.W.0046.000000T0000Z-260425T1245Z/
Plaquemines LA-
731 AM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN PLAQUEMINES PARISH IS
CANCELLED...

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

&&

LAT...LON 2971 9002 2977 9003 2982 9002 2983 8995
      2982 8989 2981 8988 2981 8987 2968 8999
TIME...MOT...LOC 1230Z 308DEG 28KT 2975 8989 

$$

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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 26 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 26 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, 5:06 AM CDT, 1 hour 54 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 25 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, 51 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, 49 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, 43 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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Special weather statement, Apr 25, 6:50 AM CDT, 10 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
650 AM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026

LAZ046-056>058-090-092>097-100-251245-
Central Plaquemines LA-Central Jefferson LA-Lower Lafourche LA-
Iberville LA-Coastal Jefferson LA-Upper Terrebonne LA-Assumption LA-
St. John The Baptist LA-St. James LA-Lower Terrebonne LA-
Upper Lafourche LA-Lower St. Charles LA-
650 AM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF SOUTHWESTERN ST. JOHN
THE BAPTIST, SOUTHERN ST. JAMES, SOUTHERN ST. CHARLES, NORTHERN
TERREBONNE, CENTRAL JEFFERSON, LAFOURCHE AND ASSUMPTION PARISHES
THROUGH 745 AM CDT
...

At 650 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Paradis to 8 miles
south of Bayou Sorrel. Movement was southeast at 30 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...
Houma, Thibodaux, Napoleonville, Larose, Cut Off, Lockport, Mathews,
Schriever, Gray, Des Allemands, Lafitte, South Vacherie,
Paincourtville, Supreme, Raceland, Chackbay, Labadieville, Barataria,
Bayou Cane, and Bayou Gauche.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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

If on or near marine areas, get out of the water and move indoors or
inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles from
the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not be
caught on the water in a thunderstorm.

&&

LAT...LON 2993 9048 2982 9047 2975 9024 2972 9031
      2968 9028 2969 9023 2974 9019 2968 8999
      2953 9011 2960 9116 2963 9108 2965 9111
      2981 9110 2985 9118 2992 9123 3000 9126
      3003 9123 3006 9137
TIME...MOT...LOC 1150Z 317DEG 25KT 2991 9046 3005 9137

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

KLG

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, 6:46 AM CDTTornado WarningLIXJefferson, Saint Charles21 min
Apr 25, 6:50 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXAssumption55 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.