Tornado Warning Issued for Southeastern Tangipahoa Parish, 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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A Tornado Warning is in effect for southeastern Tangipahoa Parish until 9:45 PM CDT following radar-indicated rotation near Hammond.
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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 southeastern Tangipahoa Parish in southeastern Louisiana. The alert was issued at 8:58 PM CDT on March 11, 2026, and remains in effect until 9:45 PM CDT.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts southeastern Tangipahoa Parish. At the time of issuance, severe thunderstorms were located over Hammond. The storm is projected to be near Robert around 9:05 PM CDT. This warning area includes Interstate 12 between mile markers 40 and 53.
What You Should Do
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building and stay away from 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. This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and widespread significant wind damage; do not wait to see or hear the tornado before seeking shelter.
Expected Conditions
According to the National Weather Service, radar-indicated rotation has been detected. The primary hazards include tornadoes and extensive straight-line wind damage. Residents should expect flying debris to be dangerous to those without shelter. Mobile homes may be damaged or destroyed, and damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles is likely. Tree damage is also expected. Parameters indicate potential hail size up to .75 inches.
Timeline
The Tornado Warning is effective from 8:58 PM CDT until 9:45 PM CDT on March 11, 2026. As of 8:58 PM, the storm system was moving southeast at 30 mph.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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