Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southeastern Louisiana and Southern Mississippi
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of Louisiana and Mississippi until 11:15 PM CST, warning of 60 mph wind gusts and penny-sized hail.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of southeastern Louisiana and southern Mississippi. The alert was issued at 9:56 PM CST following radar indications of severe weather moving through the region.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following jurisdictions:
- Louisiana: Northern West Baton Rouge Parish, West Feliciana Parish, Pointe Coupee Parish, Western East Feliciana Parish, and Northwestern East Baton Rouge Parish.
- Mississippi: Wilkinson County.
Specific locations expected to be impacted include Zachary, New Roads, Jackson, St. Francisville, Livonia, Maringouin, Woodville, Fordoche, Morganza, Norwood, Wakefield, Spillman, Batchelor, Erwinville, Lettsworth, Fort Adams, Dolorosa, Lottie, and Crosby.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building for protection. Because tornadoes can develop rapidly from severe thunderstorms, remain alert for signs of rotation and be prepared to seek immediate shelter in a basement or small central room. Additionally, torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms; motorists are warned not to drive through flooded roadways.
Expected Conditions
As of 9:56 PM CST, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Lake Ophelia National Wildlife Refuge to Prairie Ronde, moving east at 45 mph.
- Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected, which may result in damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
- Hail: Penny-sized hail (0.75 inches) has been indicated by radar.
- Additional Hazards: The National Weather Service notes that a tornado is possible. Torrential rain accompanying the line of storms may lead to flash flooding.
Timeline
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective from 9:56 PM CST on February 14, 2026, until 11:15 PM CST. A broader Tornado Watch also remains in effect for southeastern Louisiana and southern Mississippi until 2:00 AM CST.
Source: NOAA Official Notice