Tornado Warning Issued in Lafourche, St. Charles and St. John The Baptist, Louisiana

Tornado Warning was issued by the National Weather Service for Lafourche, St. Charles and St. John The Baptist Counties in Louisiana.

Tornado Warning

The alert was issued at 6:01 AM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 6:30 AM local time. The NWS lists the alert severity as extreme. Its urgency is listed as immediate. The event is classified as observed.

Storm Details

A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Reserve, moving southeast at 30 mph

Hazards

Tornado

Potential 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. Laplace, Reserve, Garyville, and Edgard around 605 AM CDT. Killona around 610 AM CDT. Montz around 615 AM CDT. Hahnville and Taft around 620 AM CDT. This includes the following Interstates. Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 197 and 207. Interstate 310 between mile markers 4 and 11

Areas Affected

The warning covers Lafourche, St. Charles and St. John The Baptist Counties in Louisiana.

Safety Information

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.