Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 18 at 5:59AM CDT until June 18 at 6:30AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 3:59am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 4:30am
Description:
At 558 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Kenner, moving
northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
New Orleans, Kenner, Avondale, Metairie, Hahnville, Laplace,
Jefferson, Harahan, Westwego, Montz, River Ridge, Ama, Destrehan, St.
Rose, Norco, Elmwood, Bridge City, Waggaman, Taft, and New Sarpy.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 211 and 244.
Interstate 310 between mile markers 1 and 9.
Interstate 610 between mile markers 1 and 4.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 AM CDT for southeastern
Louisiana.
If on or near areas of water, get away and move to safe shelter
immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be
struck by lightning. Severe thunderstorms can produce large capsizing
waves, even on small bodies of water. Move into dock and seek safe
shelter now! Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
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. Charles, LA; St. John The Baptist, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov