Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Tangipahoa and Washington Parishes in Southeastern Louisiana
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of Tangipahoa and Washington Parishes until 9:00 PM CDT, with 60 mph winds and quarter-size hail expected.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Southeastern Louisiana
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS New Orleans LA
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 LA has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning. This alert is an immediate threat based on radar-indicated observations.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following regions in southeastern Louisiana:
- Northern Tangipahoa Parish
- Southwestern Washington Parish
Specific locations impacted include Roseland, Wilmer, and Tangipahoa. The storm was recently located near Roseland or Amite.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building immediately. Residents should seek shelter to avoid potential injury from flying debris or falling trees.
Expected Conditions
- Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected. Residents should anticipate damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
- Hail: Quarter-size hail is possible, which is expected to cause damage to vehicles.
- Movement: The storm was tracked moving east at 15 mph.
Timeline
The warning is effective as of 8:04 PM CDT on March 9, 2026, and is currently scheduled to expire at 9:00 PM CDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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