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Tornado Warning issued February 15 at 12:09AM CST until February 15 at 1:00AM CST by NWS New Orleans LA

Description

TORLIX

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Southern Ascension Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
St. James Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
North central Assumption Parish in southeastern Louisiana...

* Until 100 AM CST.

* At 1209 AM CST, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
tornadoes and straight line wind damage were located over
Donaldsonville, moving east at 40 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...
Convent around 1220 AM CST.
Gramercy, Lutcher, and North Vacherie around 1230 AM CST.

This includes Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 186 and
197.

Instructions

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.

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.

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