BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Tornado Warning National Weather Service New Orleans LA 1114 AM CST TUE FEB 7 2017
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a
* Tornado Warning for... Orleans Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
* Until 1145 AM CST
* At 1113 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Arabi, or near Chalmette, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar 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... New Orleans, East New Orleans and Lakefront Airport.
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 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.
Post by HarahanTim - Now in Covington! on Feb 7, 2017 11:15:18 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.
