Headline:
Tornado Warning issued June 18 at 5:16AM CDT until June 18 at 5:45AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 3:16am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 3:45am
Description:
TORLIX
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Jefferson Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
* Until 545 AM CDT.
* At 515 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over River Ridge, or over Metairie, 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...
Kenner and Metairie around 520 AM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include New
Orleans Armstrong Airport.
This includes Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 224 and
229.
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.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 5:45 AM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 5:45 AM CDT. Busque refugio ahora en un sotano o en el interior de un cuarto en el nivel mas bajo de un edificio seguro. Si esta al aire libre, en una casa movil, o en un vehiculo, debe ir al edificio seguro mas cercano y protegerse de proyectiles. Consulte los medios informativos.
Area Description:
Jefferson, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: