FROM: NWS New Orleans LA
AREA: Jefferson, LA; Orleans, LA; Plaquemines, LA; St. Bernard, LA
SENT: 2026-02-15T02:00:00-06:00
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued February 15 at 2:00AM CST until February 15 at 2:30AM CST by NWS New Orleans LA
At 159 AM CST, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near New Orleans to Terrytown, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include…
New Orleans, Chalmette, Harvey, Timberlane, Belle Chasse, Gretna,
Lake Catherine, Violet, Terrytown, Meraux, Poydras, Arabi, and
Woodmere.
This includes Interstate 510 near mile marker 3.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 AM CST for southeastern
Louisiana.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Alert Expiration: 2026-02-15T02:30:00-06:00
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