Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Norco and Laplace, LA

Source: NOAA · Southeastern Louisiana

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NWS New Orleans has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northeastern St. Charles Parish and central St. John the Baptist Parish until 8:00 PM CDT.

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Record type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Affected area
Southeastern Louisiana
Issued
September 22, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS New Orleans LA

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Alert Details

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS New Orleans LA. Effective from 7:15 PM CDT September 21, 2026 until 8:00 PM CDT September 21, 2026. Alert type code: SVW.

Affected Areas

Northeastern St. Charles Parish and central St. John The Baptist Parish in southeastern Louisiana. Locations impacted include Laplace, Norco, New Sarpy, Destrehan, Montz, St. Rose and Ama.

What You Should Do

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows.

Expected Conditions

At 7:15 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Norco, or 6 miles east of Laplace, moving southwest at 25 mph. Hazard: 60 mph wind gusts (radar indicated). Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Timeline

Alert in effect from 7:15 PM CDT until 8:00 PM CDT on September 21, 2026.

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NWS New Orleans has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northeastern St. Charles Parish and central St. John the Baptist Parish until 8:00 PM CDT.
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