Headline:
Tornado Warning issued June 18 at 5:32AM CDT until June 18 at 6:15AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 3:32am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 4:15am
Description:
TORLIX
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
West central Orleans Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
Northwestern Jefferson Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
* Until 615 AM CDT.
* At 532 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Waggaman, or over Avondale, 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...
New Orleans, Avondale, Metairie, Jefferson, Harahan, River Ridge,
Elmwood, and Bridge City around 540 AM CDT.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 225 and 233.
Interstate 610 between mile markers 1 and 3.
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!
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; Orleans, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov