Tornado Warning until 11:30AM
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a
* Tornado Warning for... East central Iberville Parish in southeastern Louisiana... Northern St. James Parish in southeastern Louisiana... Ascension Parish in southeastern Louisiana... South central Livingston Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
* Until 1130 AM CST
* At 1059 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Geismer, or near Donaldsonville, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail. 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.
* Locations impacted include... Gonzales, Donaldsonville, St. Gabriel, Gramercy, Lutcher, Sorrento, French Settlement, Carville, Whitehall, Geismer and Garyville. TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED HAIL...1.00IN
* AFFECTED AREAS: ASCENSION ... IBERVILLE ... LIVINGSTON ... ST. JAMES
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. To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in New Orleans.
Address/Location
St James Parish Sheriff's Office
5800 LA-44
Convent, LA 70723
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 225-562-2200
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP SJPSO followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Extreme - Extraordinary threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
- Certainty:
- Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Tornado Warning