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2020 [KLIX] NEW_ORLEANS Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 11

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Storm Based Warning History

480 
WFUS54 KLIX 230745
TORLIX
LAC047-077-121-230830-
/O.NEW.KLIX.TO.W.0011.200423T0745Z-200423T0830Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
245 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2020

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central West Baton Rouge Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
  Southern Pointe Coupee Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
  Northwestern Iberville Parish in southeastern Louisiana...

* Until 330 AM CDT.
    
* At 245 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Lottie, or near Krotz Springs, moving east at 60
  mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball 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.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
  Livonia and Maringouin around 255 AM CDT.
  Erwinville around 300 AM CDT.
  Port Allen around 310 AM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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!

&&

LAT...LON 3066 9133 3064 9129 3058 9131 3056 9125
      3054 9124 3051 9128 3050 9126 3052 9121
      3046 9120 3049 9170 3050 9171 3050 9175
      3052 9173 3056 9176
TIME...MOT...LOC 0745Z 262DEG 53KT 3052 9167 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.75IN

$$


CAB
088 
WWUS54 KLIX 230748
SVSLIX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
248 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2020

LAC047-077-121-230830-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-200423T0830Z/
West Baton Rouge LA-Pointe Coupee LA-Iberville LA-
248 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 AM CDT FOR CENTRAL
WEST BATON ROUGE...SOUTHERN POINTE COUPEE AND NORTHWESTERN IBERVILLE
PARISHES...
    
At 247 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Lottie, or 7 miles east of Krotz Springs, moving
east at 65 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and tennis ball 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.

This dangerous storm will be near...
  Erwinville around 300 AM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to 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!

&&

LAT...LON 3066 9133 3064 9129 3058 9131 3056 9125
      3054 9124 3051 9128 3050 9126 3052 9121
      3046 9120 3049 9170 3050 9171 3050 9175
      3052 9173 3056 9176
TIME...MOT...LOC 0747Z 261DEG 54KT 3053 9163 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...2.50IN

$$

CAB
252 
WWUS54 KLIX 230752
SVSLIX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
252 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2020

LAC047-230801-
/O.CAN.KLIX.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-200423T0830Z/
Iberville LA-
252 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2020

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN IBERVILLE PARISH IS
CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 AM CDT for southeastern
Louisiana.

LAT...LON 3066 9133 3064 9129 3058 9131 3056 9125
      3054 9124 3051 9128 3050 9126 3052 9121
      3046 9120 3048 9147 3050 9148 3049 9154
      3050 9167 3057 9170
TIME...MOT...LOC 0751Z 260DEG 45KT 3054 9159 

$$

LAC077-121-230830-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-200423T0830Z/
West Baton Rouge LA-Pointe Coupee LA-
252 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 AM CDT FOR CENTRAL
WEST BATON ROUGE AND SOUTHEASTERN POINTE COUPEE PARISHES...
    
At 251 AM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
over Livonia, or 9 miles east of Krotz Springs, moving east at 50
mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

The tornado will be near...
  Maringouin around 255 AM CDT.
  Erwinville around 305 AM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is developing. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move to
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!

&&

LAT...LON 3066 9133 3064 9129 3058 9131 3056 9125
      3054 9124 3051 9128 3050 9126 3052 9121
      3046 9120 3048 9147 3050 9148 3049 9154
      3050 9167 3057 9170
TIME...MOT...LOC 0751Z 260DEG 45KT 3054 9159 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...2.50IN

$$

CAB
350 
WWUS54 KLIX 230759
SVSLIX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
259 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2020

LAC077-121-230830-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-200423T0830Z/
West Baton Rouge LA-Pointe Coupee LA-
259 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 AM CDT FOR CENTRAL
WEST BATON ROUGE AND SOUTHEASTERN POINTE COUPEE PARISHES...
    
At 259 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Erwinville, or 10 miles south of New Roads, moving
east at 60 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and tennis ball 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.

This dangerous storm will be near...
  Port Allen around 315 AM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to 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!

&&

LAT...LON 3066 9133 3064 9129 3058 9131 3056 9125
      3054 9124 3051 9128 3050 9126 3052 9121
      3046 9120 3048 9147 3050 9148 3049 9154
      3050 9167 3057 9170
TIME...MOT...LOC 0759Z 265DEG 52KT 3054 9144 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...2.50IN

$$

CAB
041 
WWUS54 KLIX 230819
SVSLIX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
319 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2020

LAC077-230829-
/O.CAN.KLIX.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-200423T0830Z/
Pointe Coupee LA-
319 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2020

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN POINTE COUPEE PARISH IS
CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 AM CDT for southeastern
Louisiana.

LAT...LON 3052 9133 3054 9130 3056 9125 3054 9124
      3051 9128 3050 9126 3052 9121 3046 9120
      3047 9137
TIME...MOT...LOC 0819Z 262DEG 53KT 3058 9109 

$$

LAC121-230830-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-200423T0830Z/
West Baton Rouge LA-
319 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 AM CDT FOR CENTRAL
WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH...
    
At 319 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Brownfields, or near Baker, moving east at 60 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and two inch 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.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
central West Baton Rouge Parish.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to 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!

&&

LAT...LON 3052 9133 3054 9130 3056 9125 3054 9124
      3051 9128 3050 9126 3052 9121 3046 9120
      3047 9137
TIME...MOT...LOC 0819Z 262DEG 53KT 3058 9109 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...2.00IN

$$
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480 
WFUS54 KLIX 230745
TORLIX
LAC047-077-121-230830-
/O.NEW.KLIX.TO.W.0011.200423T0745Z-200423T0830Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
245 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2020

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central West Baton Rouge Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
  Southern Pointe Coupee Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
  Northwestern Iberville Parish in southeastern Louisiana...

* Until 330 AM CDT.
    
* At 245 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Lottie, or near Krotz Springs, moving east at 60
  mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball 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.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
  Livonia and Maringouin around 255 AM CDT.
  Erwinville around 300 AM CDT.
  Port Allen around 310 AM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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!

&&

LAT...LON 3066 9133 3064 9129 3058 9131 3056 9125
      3054 9124 3051 9128 3050 9126 3052 9121
      3046 9120 3049 9170 3050 9171 3050 9175
      3052 9173 3056 9176
TIME...MOT...LOC 0745Z 262DEG 53KT 3052 9167 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.75IN

$$


CAB
Permalink to 202004230748-KLIX-WWUS54-SVSLIX
088 
WWUS54 KLIX 230748
SVSLIX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
248 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2020

LAC047-077-121-230830-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-200423T0830Z/
West Baton Rouge LA-Pointe Coupee LA-Iberville LA-
248 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 AM CDT FOR CENTRAL
WEST BATON ROUGE...SOUTHERN POINTE COUPEE AND NORTHWESTERN IBERVILLE
PARISHES...
    
At 247 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Lottie, or 7 miles east of Krotz Springs, moving
east at 65 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and tennis ball 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.

This dangerous storm will be near...
  Erwinville around 300 AM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to 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!

&&

LAT...LON 3066 9133 3064 9129 3058 9131 3056 9125
      3054 9124 3051 9128 3050 9126 3052 9121
      3046 9120 3049 9170 3050 9171 3050 9175
      3052 9173 3056 9176
TIME...MOT...LOC 0747Z 261DEG 54KT 3053 9163 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...2.50IN

$$

CAB
Permalink to 202004230752-KLIX-WWUS54-SVSLIX
252 
WWUS54 KLIX 230752
SVSLIX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
252 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2020

LAC047-230801-
/O.CAN.KLIX.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-200423T0830Z/
Iberville LA-
252 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2020

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN IBERVILLE PARISH IS
CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 AM CDT for southeastern
Louisiana.

LAT...LON 3066 9133 3064 9129 3058 9131 3056 9125
      3054 9124 3051 9128 3050 9126 3052 9121
      3046 9120 3048 9147 3050 9148 3049 9154
      3050 9167 3057 9170
TIME...MOT...LOC 0751Z 260DEG 45KT 3054 9159 

$$

LAC077-121-230830-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-200423T0830Z/
West Baton Rouge LA-Pointe Coupee LA-
252 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 AM CDT FOR CENTRAL
WEST BATON ROUGE AND SOUTHEASTERN POINTE COUPEE PARISHES...
    
At 251 AM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
over Livonia, or 9 miles east of Krotz Springs, moving east at 50
mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

The tornado will be near...
  Maringouin around 255 AM CDT.
  Erwinville around 305 AM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is developing. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move to
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!

&&

LAT...LON 3066 9133 3064 9129 3058 9131 3056 9125
      3054 9124 3051 9128 3050 9126 3052 9121
      3046 9120 3048 9147 3050 9148 3049 9154
      3050 9167 3057 9170
TIME...MOT...LOC 0751Z 260DEG 45KT 3054 9159 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...2.50IN

$$

CAB
Permalink to 202004230759-KLIX-WWUS54-SVSLIX
350 
WWUS54 KLIX 230759
SVSLIX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
259 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2020

LAC077-121-230830-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-200423T0830Z/
West Baton Rouge LA-Pointe Coupee LA-
259 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 AM CDT FOR CENTRAL
WEST BATON ROUGE AND SOUTHEASTERN POINTE COUPEE PARISHES...
    
At 259 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Erwinville, or 10 miles south of New Roads, moving
east at 60 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and tennis ball 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.

This dangerous storm will be near...
  Port Allen around 315 AM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to 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!

&&

LAT...LON 3066 9133 3064 9129 3058 9131 3056 9125
      3054 9124 3051 9128 3050 9126 3052 9121
      3046 9120 3048 9147 3050 9148 3049 9154
      3050 9167 3057 9170
TIME...MOT...LOC 0759Z 265DEG 52KT 3054 9144 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...2.50IN

$$

CAB
Permalink to 202004230819-KLIX-WWUS54-SVSLIX
041 
WWUS54 KLIX 230819
SVSLIX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
319 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2020

LAC077-230829-
/O.CAN.KLIX.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-200423T0830Z/
Pointe Coupee LA-
319 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2020

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN POINTE COUPEE PARISH IS
CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 AM CDT for southeastern
Louisiana.

LAT...LON 3052 9133 3054 9130 3056 9125 3054 9124
      3051 9128 3050 9126 3052 9121 3046 9120
      3047 9137
TIME...MOT...LOC 0819Z 262DEG 53KT 3058 9109 

$$

LAC121-230830-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-200423T0830Z/
West Baton Rouge LA-
319 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 AM CDT FOR CENTRAL
WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH...
    
At 319 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Brownfields, or near Baker, moving east at 60 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and two inch 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.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
central West Baton Rouge Parish.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to 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!

&&

LAT...LON 3052 9133 3054 9130 3056 9125 3054 9124
      3051 9128 3050 9126 3052 9121 3046 9120
      3047 9137
TIME...MOT...LOC 0819Z 262DEG 53KT 3058 9109 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...2.00IN

$$

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