Headline:
Tornado Warning issued June 18 at 3:27AM CDT until June 18 at 4:30AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 1:27am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 2:30am
Description:
At 327 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Paradis, or near Hahnville, moving north at 20 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...
Hahnville, Norco, Luling, Taft, New Sarpy, Boutte, Killona, and
Destrehan around 335 AM CDT.
St. Rose around 340 AM CDT.
Montz around 350 AM CDT.
Laplace around 355 AM CDT.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 210 and 221.
Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 1 and 2.
Interstate 310 between mile markers 1 and 11.
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:
Jefferson, LA; St. Charles, LA; St. John The Baptist, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov