Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Norco and Laplace, LA
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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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