Tornado Warning Issued for East Central Tangipahoa Parish Until 9:30 PM CDT
This alert is no longer in effect.
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 an immediate Tornado Warning for east central Tangipahoa Parish as radar-indicated rotation moves through the area.
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- Record type
- Tornado Warning
- Affected area
- Southeastern Louisiana
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS New Orleans LA
Tornado warnings are short-window notices for the named area. The issuing office is the authority on whether the warning remains active or has been replaced.
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 Tornado Warning for east central Tangipahoa Parish in southeastern Louisiana. This alert is based on radar-indicated rotation and is effective immediately.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts east central Tangipahoa Parish. At 8:57 PM CDT, the storm was located 8 miles north of Robert, or 10 miles northeast of Hammond.
What You Should Do
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter immediately to protect yourself from flying debris. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado before taking action.
Expected Conditions
Severe thunderstorms capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight-line wind damage are moving southeast at 30 mph. Hazards include flying debris, which will be dangerous to those without shelter. Residents should expect damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. Mobile homes are at high risk of being damaged or destroyed, and tree damage is likely. The storm is expected to remain over mainly rural areas of the parish.
Timeline
The Tornado Warning is in effect from 8:57 PM CDT until 9:30 PM CDT on March 11, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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