Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 11 at 8:15PM CDT until March 11 at 9:15PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 11, 2026 - 6:15pm
Expires:
March 11, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
SVRLIX
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
St. Helena Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
Northeastern Livingston Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
Southeastern East Feliciana Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
Tangipahoa Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
Northeastern East Baton Rouge Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
Western Washington Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
* Until 915 PM CDT.
* At 815 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Gillsburg to near Darlington to near Watson,
moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
* Locations impacted include...
Hammond, Greensburg, Amite, Ponchatoula, Amite City, Kentwood,
Independence, Roseland, Albany, Osyka, Montpelier, Darlington,
Mount Herman, Wilmer, Natalbany, Pride, Easleyville, Tangipahoa,
and Tickfaw.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 12 between mile markers 36 and 42.
Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 29 and 66.
Instruction:
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Intense thunderstorm lines can produce brief tornadoes and widespread
significant wind damage. Although a tornado is not immediately
likely, it is best to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of
a building. These storms may cause serious injury and significant
property damage.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 200 AM CDT for southeastern
Louisiana...and southern Mississippi.
Area Description:
East Baton Rouge, LA; East Feliciana, LA; Livingston, LA; St. Helena, LA; Tangipahoa, LA; Washington, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov