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tigergirl Director of Finances Moderator Posts - 5,075 Likes - 215	2/7/17 Tornado Outbreak: Southeast Louisiana/Mississippi Feb 7, 2017 10:53:47 GMT -6 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by tigergirl on Feb 7, 2017 10:53:47 GMT -6 Tornado warning around the Kenner area, radar showing rotation for the Metro area. Tornado emergency for the Northshore
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99lsfm2 Board Member Moderator Posts - 6,796 Likes - 428	2/7/17 Tornado Outbreak: Southeast Louisiana/Mississippi Feb 7, 2017 10:56:02 GMT -6 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by 99lsfm2 on Feb 7, 2017 10:56:02 GMT -6 Madisonville TORNADO EMERGENCY!
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2/7/17 Tornado Outbreak: Southeast Louisiana/Mississippi Feb 7, 2017 10:56:32 GMT -6

Post by 99lsfm2 on Feb 7, 2017 10:56:32 GMT -6

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1055 AM CST TUE FEB 7 2017

...TORNADO EMERGENCY FOR MADISONVILLE...COVINGTON...AND ABITA
SPRINGS...

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Tangipahoa Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
Northwestern St. Tammany Parish in southeastern Louisiana...

* Until 1130 AM CST

* At 1054 AM CST, a confirmed large and destructive tornado was
observed near Madisonville, or 10 miles southwest of Covington,
moving east at 35 mph.

TORNADO EMERGENCY for Madisonville...Covington...and Abita
Springs. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Deadly tornado.

SOURCE...Emergency Management confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris
may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile
homes will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete
destruction is possible.

* The tornado will be near...
Madisonville around 1105 AM CST.
Covington around 1110 AM CST.
Abita Springs and Lacombe around 1120 AM CST.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid
windows. If in a mobile home, a vehicle or outdoors.. Move to the
closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

A large and extremely dangerous tornado is on the ground. Take
immediate tornado precautions. This is an emergency situation.

To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
New Orleans.

&&

LAT...LON 3063 8992 3037 8982 3034 9014 3036 9019
3033 9022 3032 9030 3041 9034
TIME...MOT...LOC 1654Z 250DEG 31KT 3039 9025

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
HAIL...2.00IN

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weunice Category 1 Posts - 396 Likes - 252	2/7/17 Tornado Outbreak: Southeast Louisiana/Mississippi Feb 7, 2017 10:56:35 GMT -6 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by weunice on Feb 7, 2017 10:56:35 GMT -6 I am very concerned about Madisonville right now. Anyone have better radar that can let us know if it is still showing on the ground ... any ground truth?
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tigergirl Director of Finances Moderator Posts - 5,075 Likes - 215	2/7/17 Tornado Outbreak: Southeast Louisiana/Mississippi Feb 7, 2017 10:57:48 GMT -6 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by tigergirl on Feb 7, 2017 10:57:48 GMT -6 I think it is safe to safe if you live on the Northshore and the South Shore: metro area, Kenner on east please stay alert. Tornado warnings are coming in quickly for these areas.
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2/7/17 Tornado Outbreak: Southeast Louisiana/Mississippi Feb 7, 2017 10:59:02 GMT -6

Post by tigergirl on Feb 7, 2017 10:59:02 GMT -6

Feb 7, 2017 10:56:35 GMT -6 weunice said:

I am very concerned about Madisonville right now. Anyone have better radar that can let us know if it is still showing on the ground ... any ground truth?

If you are in this area, there is debris in the that area and to take shelter now. There is a Tornado Emergency, with NWS saying "Catastrophic"

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2/7/17 Tornado Outbreak: Southeast Louisiana/Mississippi Feb 7, 2017 11:01:02 GMT -6

Post by 99lsfm2 on Feb 7, 2017 11:01:02 GMT -6

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1059 AM CST TUE FEB 7 2017

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
East central Iberville Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
Northern St. James Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
Ascension Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
South central Livingston Parish in southeastern Louisiana...

* Until 1130 AM CST

* At 1059 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located near Geismer, or near Donaldsonville, moving
east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

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.

* Locations impacted include...
Gonzales, Donaldsonville, St. Gabriel, Gramercy, Lutcher, Sorrento,
French Settlement, Carville, Whitehall, Geismer and Garyville.

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.

To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
New Orleans.

&&

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tigergirl Director of Finances Moderator Posts - 5,075 Likes - 215	2/7/17 Tornado Outbreak: Southeast Louisiana/Mississippi Feb 7, 2017 11:03:10 GMT -6 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by tigergirl on Feb 7, 2017 11:03:10 GMT -6 Airport is closed in Kenner as per WDSU because of weather. Severe rotation over the Metro are, Spanish fort, St. Pauls
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tigergirl Director of Finances Moderator Posts - 5,075 Likes - 215	2/7/17 Tornado Outbreak: Southeast Louisiana/Mississippi Feb 7, 2017 11:03:49 GMT -6 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by tigergirl on Feb 7, 2017 11:03:49 GMT -6 Debris in air on 610 heading toward Gentilly. Take shelter now!
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tigergirl Director of Finances Moderator Posts - 5,075 Likes - 215	2/7/17 Tornado Outbreak: Southeast Louisiana/Mississippi Feb 7, 2017 11:05:09 GMT -6 thibodauxwx likes this Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by tigergirl on Feb 7, 2017 11:05:09 GMT -6 Causeway closed in both directions
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tigergirl Director of Finances Moderator Posts - 5,075 Likes - 215	2/7/17 Tornado Outbreak: Southeast Louisiana/Mississippi Feb 7, 2017 11:08:05 GMT -6 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by tigergirl on Feb 7, 2017 11:08:05 GMT -6 Please take cover in Madisonville are now!
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2/7/17 Tornado Outbreak: Southeast Louisiana/Mississippi Feb 7, 2017 11:10:13 GMT -6

Post by HarahanTim on Feb 7, 2017 11:10:13 GMT -6

madisonville warning is now cancelled.

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN TANGIPAHOA PARISH IS

CANCELLED...

The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out

of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A tornado watch remains in effect until 200 PM CST for southeastern

Louisiana.

LAT...LON 3063 8992 3037 8982 3034 9014 3036 9019

3034 9021 3035 9024 3035 9026 3036 9024

3046 9024

TIME...MOT...LOC 1707Z 255DEG 32KT 3041 9012

$$

LAC103-071730-

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St. Tammany LA-

1108 AM CST TUE FEB 7 2017

...TORNADO EMERGENCY FOR MADISONVILLE...COVINGTON...AND ABITA

SPRINGS...

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130 AM CST FOR

NORTHWESTERN ST. TAMMANY PARISH...

At 1107 AM CST, a confirmed large and destructive tornado was located

near Madisonville, or near Covington, moving east at 35 mph.

TORNADO EMERGENCY for Madisonville...Covington...and Abita Springs.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Deadly tornado.

SOURCE...Emergency management confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may

be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes

will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,

businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction

is possible.

The tornado will be near...

Abita Springs and Lacombe around 1120 AM CST.

Last Edit: Feb 7, 2017 11:10:51 GMT -6 by HarahanTim

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weunice Category 1 Posts - 396 Likes - 252	2/7/17 Tornado Outbreak: Southeast Louisiana/Mississippi Feb 7, 2017 11:11:14 GMT -6 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by weunice on Feb 7, 2017 11:11:14 GMT -6 Too soon -- I think they cancelled the first warning. I have a second TE on my site right now.
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thibodauxwx GCWX Supporter Posts - 2,992 Likes - 599	2/7/17 Tornado Outbreak: Southeast Louisiana/Mississippi Feb 7, 2017 11:11:20 GMT -6 tigergirl likes this Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by thibodauxwx on Feb 7, 2017 11:11:20 GMT -6 they are saying a tornado at pine and 22 nd street in Madisonville on the ground

tigergirl Director of Finances Moderator Posts - 5,075 Likes - 215	2/7/17 Tornado Outbreak: Southeast Louisiana/Mississippi Feb 7, 2017 11:11:38 GMT -6 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by tigergirl on Feb 7, 2017 11:11:38 GMT -6 Tornado reported at Pine in Madisonville now! take shelter!
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2/7/17 Tornado Outbreak: Southeast Louisiana/Mississippi

Post by tigergirl on Feb 7, 2017 10:53:47 GMT -6

Post by 99lsfm2 on Feb 7, 2017 10:56:02 GMT -6

Post by 99lsfm2 on Feb 7, 2017 10:56:32 GMT -6

Post by weunice on Feb 7, 2017 10:56:35 GMT -6

Post by tigergirl on Feb 7, 2017 10:57:48 GMT -6

Post by tigergirl on Feb 7, 2017 10:59:02 GMT -6

Post by 99lsfm2 on Feb 7, 2017 11:01:02 GMT -6

Post by tigergirl on Feb 7, 2017 11:03:10 GMT -6

Post by tigergirl on Feb 7, 2017 11:03:49 GMT -6

Post by tigergirl on Feb 7, 2017 11:05:09 GMT -6

Post by tigergirl on Feb 7, 2017 11:08:05 GMT -6

Post by HarahanTim on Feb 7, 2017 11:10:13 GMT -6

Post by weunice on Feb 7, 2017 11:11:14 GMT -6

Post by thibodauxwx on Feb 7, 2017 11:11:20 GMT -6

Post by tigergirl on Feb 7, 2017 11:11:38 GMT -6

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