Headline:
Tornado Warning issued June 18 at 1:43AM CDT until June 18 at 2:30AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 11:43pm
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 12:30am
Description:
TORLIX
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern St. Charles Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
Northern Lafourche Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
* Until 230 AM CDT.
* At 143 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles south of Bayou Gauche, or 8 miles north of
Larose, moving northeast 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.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
Bayou Gauche around 150 AM 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.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Area Description:
Lafourche, LA; St. Charles, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov