Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Iberville, Pointe Coupee, and West Baton Rouge Parishes
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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of southeastern Louisiana, effective until 11:15 PM CST, featuring 60 mph wind gusts and penny-sized hail.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Southeastern Louisiana
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS New Orleans
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southeastern Louisiana.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of southeastern Louisiana. The alert was triggered by radar-indicated severe thunderstorms moving through the region.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following areas in southeastern Louisiana:
- Southwestern West Baton Rouge Parish
- South central Pointe Coupee Parish
- Western Iberville Parish
Specific locations impacted include Addis, Brusly, Maringouin, Rosedale, Grosse Tete, and Ramah. This warning also covers Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 128 and 151.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should remain alert for a possible tornado, as tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado, go at once to a basement or a small central room in a sturdy structure.
Expected Conditions
- Wind: Gusts of up to 60 mph are expected, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
- Hail: Penny-sized hail (0.75 inches) has been indicated by radar.
- Storm Movement: As of 10:29 PM CST, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Krotz Springs to near Lafayette to near Indian Bayou, moving east at 45 mph.
Timeline
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective from 10:30 PM CST until 11:15 PM CST on February 14. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect for southeastern Louisiana until 2:00 AM CST.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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