Headline:
Tornado Warning issued June 18 at 2:06AM CDT until June 18 at 2:45AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 12:06am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 12:45am
Description:
At 204 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
tornadoes and straight line wind damage were located over Houma,
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.
These dangerous storms will be near...
Houma around 210 AM CDT.
Raceland around 215 AM CDT.
Lockport and Mathews around 220 AM CDT.
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.
Area Description:
Lafourche, LA; Terrebonne, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov