Headline:
Tornado Warning issued March 11 at 7:21PM CDT until March 11 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 11, 2026 - 5:21pm
Expires:
March 11, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 721 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
tornadoes and straight line wind damage were located near Batchelor,
or 9 miles northeast of Melville, moving southeast at 30 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.
These dangerous storms will be near...
Morganza around 725 PM CDT.
Instruction:
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.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
Area Description:
Pointe Coupee, LA; West Feliciana, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov