Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 16 at 1:42AM CDT until March 16 at 2:15AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 11:42pm
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 12:15am
Description:
At 141 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 12 miles north of
Laplace, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
W Lk Pontchartrain Buoy.
This includes Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 4 and
19.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CDT for southeastern
Louisiana.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
New Orleans.
Area Description:
St. John The Baptist, LA; Tangipahoa, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov