Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 18 at 12:25PM CDT until June 18 at 1:15PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 10:25am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
SVRLIX
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northwestern St. Bernard Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
Western Orleans Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
Northeastern Jefferson Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
* Until 115 PM CDT.
* At 1224 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Arabi, or
near Chalmette, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
New Orleans, Chalmette, East New Orleans, Belle Chasse, Gretna,
Terrytown, Arabi, and Meraux.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 236 and 253.
Interstate 510 between mile markers 1 and 3.
Interstate 610 near mile marker 4.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
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; St. Bernard, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: