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2022 [KLIX] NEW_ORLEANS Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 9

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Storm Based Warning History

895 
WFUS54 KLIX 230019
TORLIX
LAC051-071-075-087-230115-
/O.NEW.KLIX.TO.W.0009.220323T0019Z-220323T0115Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
719 PM CDT Tue Mar 22 2022

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northwestern St. Bernard Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
  Orleans Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
  North central Jefferson Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
  Northwestern Plaquemines Parish in southeastern Louisiana...

* Until 815 PM CDT.
    
* At 718 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Woodmere, or over Marrero, moving northeast at 45
  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...
  Arabi, Meraux and Violet around 730 PM CDT.
  Chalmette around 735 PM CDT.
  East New Orleans around 740 PM CDT.
  New Orleans around 755 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Lakefront Airport.

This includes the following Interstates...
 Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 232 and 255.
 Interstate 510 between mile markers 1 and 3.
 Interstate 610 between mile markers 1 and 4.

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!

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 2984 9020 3003 9009 3003 9003 3005 9003
      3004 9002 3006 8997 3015 8988 3015 8985
      3010 8984 3010 8981 3017 8974 3015 8972
      3017 8968 3004 8979 3002 8984 2995 8984
      2978 9009
TIME...MOT...LOC 0018Z 215DEG 38KT 2987 9009 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

KLG
957 
WWUS54 KLIX 230033
SVSLIX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
733 PM CDT Tue Mar 22 2022

LAC051-075-230042-
/O.CAN.KLIX.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-220323T0115Z/
Jefferson LA-Plaquemines LA-
733 PM CDT Tue Mar 22 2022

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL JEFFERSON AND NORTHWESTERN
PLAQUEMINES PARISHES 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 1100 PM CDT for southeastern
Louisiana.

LAT...LON 2994 9006 3003 9006 3006 8997 3015 8988
      3015 8985 3010 8984 3010 8981 3017 8974
      3015 8972 3017 8968 3004 8979 3004 8982
      3002 8984 2997 8985 2990 9000
TIME...MOT...LOC 0032Z 215DEG 38KT 2999 8999 

$$

LAC071-087-230115-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-220323T0115Z/
St. Bernard LA-Orleans LA-
733 PM CDT Tue Mar 22 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN ST. BERNARD AND ORLEANS PARISHES...
    
At 732 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Arabi, or near Chalmette, moving northeast at 45 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.

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...
  East New Orleans around 740 PM CDT.
  New Orleans around 750 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Lakefront Airport.

This includes the following Interstates...
 Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 238 and 255.
 Interstate 510 between mile markers 1 and 3.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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!

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 2994 9006 3003 9006 3006 8997 3015 8988
      3015 8985 3010 8984 3010 8981 3017 8974
      3015 8972 3017 8968 3004 8979 3004 8982
      3002 8984 2997 8985 2990 9000
TIME...MOT...LOC 0032Z 215DEG 38KT 2999 8999 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

KLG
824 
WWUS54 KLIX 230047
SVSLIX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
747 PM CDT Tue Mar 22 2022

LAC087-230055-
/O.CAN.KLIX.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-220323T0115Z/
St. Bernard LA-
747 PM CDT Tue Mar 22 2022

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN ST. BERNARD 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 1100 PM CDT for southeastern
Louisiana.

LAT...LON 3002 8998 3006 8997 3008 8993 3015 8988
      3015 8985 3013 8986 3010 8984 3010 8981
      3013 8976 3017 8974 3015 8972 3017 8968
      3002 8984 3000 8991
TIME...MOT...LOC 0045Z 215DEG 38KT 3011 8989 

$$

LAC071-230115-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-220323T0115Z/
Orleans LA-
747 PM CDT Tue Mar 22 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL ORLEANS PARISH...
    
At 745 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near New Orleans, moving northeast at 45 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.

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.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
north central Orleans Parish.

This includes the following Interstates...
 Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 245 and 255.
 Interstate 510 between mile markers 1 and 3.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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!

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3002 8998 3006 8997 3008 8993 3015 8988
      3015 8985 3013 8986 3010 8984 3010 8981
      3013 8976 3017 8974 3015 8972 3017 8968
      3002 8984 3000 8991
TIME...MOT...LOC 0045Z 215DEG 38KT 3011 8989 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

KLG
605 
WWUS54 KLIX 230057 RRA
SVSLIX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
757 PM CDT Tue Mar 22 2022

LAC071-230107-
/O.CAN.KLIX.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-220323T0115Z/
Orleans LA-
757 PM CDT Tue Mar 22 2022

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL ORLEANS PARISH IS
CANCELLED...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for southeastern
Louisiana.

LAT...LON 3002 8998 3006 8997 3008 8993 3015 8988
      3015 8985 3013 8986 3010 8984 3010 8981
      3013 8976 3017 8974 3015 8972 3017 8968
      3002 8984 3000 8991
TIME...MOT...LOC 0055Z 215DEG 38KT 3022 8980 

$$

KLG
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895 
WFUS54 KLIX 230019
TORLIX
LAC051-071-075-087-230115-
/O.NEW.KLIX.TO.W.0009.220323T0019Z-220323T0115Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
719 PM CDT Tue Mar 22 2022

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northwestern St. Bernard Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
  Orleans Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
  North central Jefferson Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
  Northwestern Plaquemines Parish in southeastern Louisiana...

* Until 815 PM CDT.
    
* At 718 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Woodmere, or over Marrero, moving northeast at 45
  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...
  Arabi, Meraux and Violet around 730 PM CDT.
  Chalmette around 735 PM CDT.
  East New Orleans around 740 PM CDT.
  New Orleans around 755 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Lakefront Airport.

This includes the following Interstates...
 Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 232 and 255.
 Interstate 510 between mile markers 1 and 3.
 Interstate 610 between mile markers 1 and 4.

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!

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 2984 9020 3003 9009 3003 9003 3005 9003
      3004 9002 3006 8997 3015 8988 3015 8985
      3010 8984 3010 8981 3017 8974 3015 8972
      3017 8968 3004 8979 3002 8984 2995 8984
      2978 9009
TIME...MOT...LOC 0018Z 215DEG 38KT 2987 9009 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

KLG
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957 
WWUS54 KLIX 230033
SVSLIX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
733 PM CDT Tue Mar 22 2022

LAC051-075-230042-
/O.CAN.KLIX.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-220323T0115Z/
Jefferson LA-Plaquemines LA-
733 PM CDT Tue Mar 22 2022

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL JEFFERSON AND NORTHWESTERN
PLAQUEMINES PARISHES 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 1100 PM CDT for southeastern
Louisiana.

LAT...LON 2994 9006 3003 9006 3006 8997 3015 8988
      3015 8985 3010 8984 3010 8981 3017 8974
      3015 8972 3017 8968 3004 8979 3004 8982
      3002 8984 2997 8985 2990 9000
TIME...MOT...LOC 0032Z 215DEG 38KT 2999 8999 

$$

LAC071-087-230115-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-220323T0115Z/
St. Bernard LA-Orleans LA-
733 PM CDT Tue Mar 22 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN ST. BERNARD AND ORLEANS PARISHES...
    
At 732 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Arabi, or near Chalmette, moving northeast at 45 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.

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...
  East New Orleans around 740 PM CDT.
  New Orleans around 750 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Lakefront Airport.

This includes the following Interstates...
 Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 238 and 255.
 Interstate 510 between mile markers 1 and 3.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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!

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 2994 9006 3003 9006 3006 8997 3015 8988
      3015 8985 3010 8984 3010 8981 3017 8974
      3015 8972 3017 8968 3004 8979 3004 8982
      3002 8984 2997 8985 2990 9000
TIME...MOT...LOC 0032Z 215DEG 38KT 2999 8999 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

KLG
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824 
WWUS54 KLIX 230047
SVSLIX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
747 PM CDT Tue Mar 22 2022

LAC087-230055-
/O.CAN.KLIX.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-220323T0115Z/
St. Bernard LA-
747 PM CDT Tue Mar 22 2022

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN ST. BERNARD 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 1100 PM CDT for southeastern
Louisiana.

LAT...LON 3002 8998 3006 8997 3008 8993 3015 8988
      3015 8985 3013 8986 3010 8984 3010 8981
      3013 8976 3017 8974 3015 8972 3017 8968
      3002 8984 3000 8991
TIME...MOT...LOC 0045Z 215DEG 38KT 3011 8989 

$$

LAC071-230115-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-220323T0115Z/
Orleans LA-
747 PM CDT Tue Mar 22 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL ORLEANS PARISH...
    
At 745 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near New Orleans, moving northeast at 45 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.

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.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
north central Orleans Parish.

This includes the following Interstates...
 Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 245 and 255.
 Interstate 510 between mile markers 1 and 3.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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!

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3002 8998 3006 8997 3008 8993 3015 8988
      3015 8985 3013 8986 3010 8984 3010 8981
      3013 8976 3017 8974 3015 8972 3017 8968
      3002 8984 3000 8991
TIME...MOT...LOC 0045Z 215DEG 38KT 3011 8989 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

KLG
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605 
WWUS54 KLIX 230057 RRA
SVSLIX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
757 PM CDT Tue Mar 22 2022

LAC071-230107-
/O.CAN.KLIX.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-220323T0115Z/
Orleans LA-
757 PM CDT Tue Mar 22 2022

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL ORLEANS PARISH IS
CANCELLED...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for southeastern
Louisiana.

LAT...LON 3002 8998 3006 8997 3008 8993 3015 8988
      3015 8985 3013 8986 3010 8984 3010 8981
      3013 8976 3017 8974 3015 8972 3017 8968
      3002 8984 3000 8991
TIME...MOT...LOC 0055Z 215DEG 38KT 3022 8980 

$$

KLG

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