Headline:
Tornado Warning issued June 18 at 3:51AM CDT until June 18 at 4:30AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 1:51am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 2:30am
Description:
At 351 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over New Sarpy, or near Hahnville, moving north at 20
mph.
HAZARD...TORNADO.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Expect damage to mobile homes, roofs, and vehicles.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
north central St. Charles Parish.
This includes Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 212 and
219.
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:
St. Charles, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: