Headline:
Tornado Warning issued June 18 at 3:25AM CDT until June 18 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 1:25am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
At 325 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Mathews, or near Houma, moving northeast at 25 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...
Lockport, Mathews, and Raceland around 330 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.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
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
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov