Headline:
Tornado Warning issued June 18 at 4:42AM CDT until June 18 at 5:15AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 2:42am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 3:15am
Description:
At 441 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
tornadoes and straight line wind damage were located over Kenner,
moving northeast at 20 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...
Kenner, Metairie, Jefferson, Harahan, River Ridge, and Elmwood
around 445 AM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include New
Orleans Armstrong Airport.
This includes Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 222 and
231.
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!
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Jefferson, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov