Hurricane Ike Local Statements, Flood Watches And Tornado Warnings

Hurricane ike local statement
National weather service shreveport la
1051 am central daylight time fri sep 12 2008
, hurricane ike forecast to move over east texas friday night
And saturday,
Ike remains a very large tropical cyclone. Hurricane force winds
Extend outward up to 120 miles, from the center, and tropical
Storm force winds extend outward up to 275 miles.
Ike is forecast to make landfall in the early morning hours on
Saturday along the mid to upper texas coast and track generally
Northward through the day on saturday. The outer feeder bands
>From ike should begin affecting the region as early as friday
Afternoon generally anywhere south of interstate 20.
The latest minimum central pressure reported by the hurricane
Hunters is 954 mb, 28.17 inches.
1051 am central daylight time fri sep 12 2008
, tropical storm wind warning remains in effect from 7 pm this
Evening to 4 am central daylight time sunday,
, new information,
The national weather service has issued a tropical storm wind
Warning for all of northwest louisiana and portions of north
Central louisiana for friday night, saturday, and saturday
Night.
, watches/warnings,
A tropical storm wind warning is in effect for friday night,
Saturday, and saturday night.
A flash flood watch is in effect for friday night,
Saturday, and saturday night.
, storm information,
At 1000 am central daylight time the center of hurricane ike was located
near
Latitude 27.2 north, longitude 92.6 west or about 295 miles east
Of corpus christi texas, and about 195 miles southeast of
Galveston texas. Ike is moving toward the west northwest near 12
Mph. Maximum sustained winds remain near 105 mph. Minimum central
Pressure is 954 mb.
, precautionary/preparedness actions,
An inland tropical storm warning means sustained winds of 39 to
73 mph are expected saturday and saturday night. Higher gusts
Will be possible in rain squalls.
Due to the windy conditions expected, light-weight objects such
As trash cans and lawn chairs should be secured, as they can
Easily become projectiles in high winds. Power outages may be
Possible, so have flashlights, batteries, a full tank of
Gas, cash, bottled water and non-perishable foods on hand just
In case.
Widespread wind damage is possible with this storm. The prolonged
Strong gusty winds may knock down trees and power lines, And
Damage buildings and homes. Due to the saturated soils from heavy
Rains over the last 30 days, uprooted trees will be common.
, winds,
Winds of 30 to 50 mph with gusts to 60 mph are possible in the
Warning area friday night, saturday, And saturday night.
, inland flooding,
Flash flooding will be possible friday night, saturday, and
Saturday night, as the moisture from hurricane ike moves
Northeast across the four state area. 3 to 5 inches of rain will
Be possible along and to the right of the track of ike.
, tornadoes,
Isolated tornadoes could occur over the four state area in
Feeder bands as hurricane ike moves over the area friday
Night, through saturday night. The storm prediction center has
Issued a slight risk of tornadoes during the day saturday and
Saturday night as conditions will be favorable for isolated
Tornadoes. Residents are urged to stay tuned to the weather as
Any tornadoes that form can develop very rapidly and will be
Moving very quickly.
, next update,
The next statement will be issued around 400 pm central daylight time .
Flood watch
National weather service shreveport la
515 am central daylight time fri sep 12 2008
, heavy rains expected with hurricane ike,
.hurricane ike will produce storm total amounts of 4 to 6 inches
Of rain along and to the right of its track in east and northeast texas.
Some isolated locations may receive upwards of 8 inches where
Feeder bands are allowed to train over the same area.
Areas in louisiana and arkansas may see up to 3 to 5 inches with
Some isolated locations receiving more.
515 am central daylight time fri sep 12 2008
, flash flood watch in effect from 4 pm central daylight time this
afternoon
Through late saturday night,
The national weather service in shreveport has issued a
flash flood watch for portions of arkansas, louisiana,
Southeast oklahoma and texas, including the following areas,
In arkansas, columbia, hempstead, howard, lafayette,
Little river, miller, nevada, sevier and union ar. In
Louisiana, bienville, bossier, caddo, caldwell,
Claiborne, de soto, grant, jackson, la salle, lincoln,
Natchitoches, ouachita, red river, sabine la, union la,
Webster and winn. In southeast oklahoma, mccurtain. In
Texas, angelina, bowie, camp, cass, cherokee, franklin,
Gregg, harrison, marion, morris, nacogdoches, panola,
Red river, rusk, sabine tx, san augustine, shelby,
Smith, titus, upshur and wood.
from 4 pm central daylight time this afternoon through late saturday
night
hurricane ike is forecast to make landfall along the mid to
Upper texas coast during the pre dawn hours
Saturday, however, feeder bands from ike will be moving into
The four state region well out ahead of ike. Rainfall will
Increase in intensity as ike draws closer friday night and
Saturday. Total rainfall accumulations of 3 to 6 inches will be
Possible across the four state region with the highest amounts
Located along and to the right of the track of ike. Lesser
Amounts are expected across northeast louisiana and south
Central arkansas, however, due to already saturated soils any
Feeder bands allowed to train over same area can cause flooding.
A flash flood watch means that conditions may develop that lead
To flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation.
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
Should flash flood warnings be issued.
Flood watch
National weather service lake charles la
218 am central daylight time fri sep 12 2008
, flooding possible as hurricane ike moves through the area,
.hurricane ike will continue to move toward the upper texas coast
Today before making landfall tonight. The storm is forecast to
Move through northward through east texas after it makes landfall.
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Including the cities of, leesville, alexandria, marksville,
Oakdale, ville platte, opelousas, jennings, crowley,
Lafayette, st. Martinville, cameron, abbeville, new iberia,
Morgan city
218 am central daylight time fri sep 12 2008
, flash flood watch in effect through late saturday night,
The national weather service in lake charles has expanded the
flash flood watch to include portions of central louisiana,
South central louisiana, southwest louisiana and west central
Louisiana, including the following areas, in central
Louisiana, avoyelles, evangeline, rapides and st. Landry.
In south central louisiana, iberia, lafayette, lower st.
Martin, st. Mary and upper st. Martin. In southwest
Louisiana, acadia, allen, cameron, jefferson davis and
Vermilion. In west central louisiana, vernon.
through late saturday night
heavy rains of 5 to 10 inches with locally higher amounts of
Up to 15 inches are possible across portions of southwest
Lousiana and southeast texas through saturday night as
Hurricane ike moves through the region.
heavy rainfall may lead to flooding of roadways and
Buildings, especially in low lying areas prone to flooding.
A flash flood watch means that conditions may develop that lead
To flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation.
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
Should flash flood warnings be issued.
1049 am central daylight time fri sep 12 2008
, tropical storm wind warning remains in effect until 1 am central
daylight time
Saturday,
, new information,
, large and dangerous hurricane ike producing tropical storm
Conditions across south central and southeast louisiana and
Coastal mississippi,
A tropical storm warning is in effect from east of morgan city to
The mississippi-alabama border, including the city of new
Orleans and the parishes surrounding lake pontchartrain and lake
Maurepas.
At 1000 am central daylight time , the center of hurricane ike was
located near
Latitude 27.2 north, longitude 92.6 west, or about 195 miles
Southeast of galveston texas.
Ike is moving toward the west-northwest near 12 mph. A turn
Toward the northwest is expected later today, with a turn toward
The north expected on saturday. On the forecast track, the
Center of ike will be very near the upper texas coast by late
Today or early saturday.
Maximum sustained winds remain near 105 mph, with higher gusts.
Ike is a category two hurricane on the saffir-simpson scale but
Could reach the coast as a category three, major hurricane.
Ike remains a very large tropical cyclone. Hurricane force winds
Extend outward up to 120 miles, from the center, and tropical
Storm force winds extend outward up to 275 miles.
Estimated minimum central pressure from a reconnaissance aircraft
Is 954 mb, 28.17 inches.
, areas affected,
This statement recommends actions to be taken by persons in,
Inland portions of southeast louisiana and southwest
Mississippi. This includes the city of baton rouge.
, watches/warnings,
A tornado watch is in effect for the area until 1 pm central daylight time
.
, precautionary/preparedness actions,
All preparedness measures should have been completed by this
Time. Tropical storm force wind gusts are occurring, and
Sustained tropical storm force winds are expected later this
Morning. These winds will continue through much of today.
, winds,
For areas in and around the baton rouge metropolitan area as well
As portions of southwest mississippi east winds of 35 to 40 mph
With higher gusts in squalls are expected to become southeast 30
To 35 mph tonight.
Minor damage may occur in older mobile home parks. Newly planted
Trees and shrubs may be uprooted if not secured properly. Weak
Tree branches may snap. Residents should move unfastened
Items, such as garbage cans and deck furniture, indoors.
, tornadoes,
Isolated tornadoes associated with fast moving squall lines and
Individual storm cells are possible across the area today.
, next update,
This statement will be updated around 200 pm central daylight time .
Flood watch
National weather service fort worth tx
1101 am central daylight time fri sep 12 2008
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1101 am central daylight time fri sep 12 2008
, flash flood watch in effect from saturday morning through
Sunday evening,
The national weather service in fort worth has expanded the
flash flood watch to include the county of bell, collin,
Cooke, dallas, denton, ellis, grayson, hill, johnson,
Mclennan, rockwall and tarrant.
from saturday morning through sunday evening
after making landfall near houston early saturday morning,
Hurricane ike will move through the eastern portions of north
Texas. Locations along and east of interstate 35 can expect 2 to
4 inches of rain with isolated higher amounts of up to 6 inches.
The rain will be heavy, falling at two inches per hour or more
At times. This will cause rapid rises in creeks and streams, as
Well as flooded roadways. The best chance for higher rainfall
Totals will be in the far eastern and southeastern portions of
North texas where significant flash flooding may occur.
A flash flood watch means that conditions are favorable for heavy
Rain which may lead to flash flooding. You should monitor the
Latest forecasts from the national weather service and be
Prepared to take action should flash flood warnings be issued for
Your area.
1124 am central daylight time fri sep 12 2008
, tropical storm wind warning now in effect until 10 pm central daylight
time
Saturday,
, new information,
Ike expected to make landfall around galveston island.
, areas affected,
This statement recommends actions to be taken by persons in the
Following parishes:
Acadia, avoyelles, evangeline, lafayette, lower st.
Martin, rapides, st. Landry, upper st. Martin.
, watches/warnings,
The following watches and warnings are currently in effect for
This area:
Flash flood watch.
Tornado watch.
Tropical storm wind warning.
, precautionary/preparedness actions,
Persons should prepare for the possibility of tropical storm force
Winds which may result in power outages, blown down trees, and
Some roof damage to homes and businesses.
, winds,
Tropical storm force winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph will
Persist into saturday, before decreasing below tropical storm force
By late saturday morning.
, probability of hurricane/tropical storm conditions,
The probability of hurricane force winds is 20 percent.
The probability of tropical storm force winds is 60 to 80 percent.
, inland flooding,
Areal rainfall totals from 2 to 5 inches with isolated amounts to
Around 10 inches are expected. Additional rainfall will produce
Flooding along rivers, flash flooding with heavier rainbands.
Minor to moderate flooding is expected along the mermentau river
As well as the vermilion river near surrey street in lafayette.
Significant flooding can be expected along the lower vermilion
River south of lafayette due to storm surge traveling upstream.
, tornadoes,
Tornado watch 897 in effect until 1 pm central daylight time this
afternoon. Isolated
Tornadoes are possible from friday into saturday.
, next update,
This statement will be updated around 5 pm friday.
1124 am central daylight time fri sep 12 2008
, hurricane wind warning now in effect until 10 pm central daylight time
Saturday,
, new information,
Ike expected to make landfall around galveston island.
, areas affected,
This statement recommends actions to be taken by persons in the
Following counties and parishes:
Beauregard, calcasieu, hardin, jasper, newton, orange,
Tyler.
, watches/warnings,
The following watches and warnings are currently in effect for
This area:
Flash flood watch.
Hurricane wind warning.
, precautionary/preparedness actions,
Mandatory evacuations in calcasieu parish for people in travel
Trailers, mobile homes, and low-lying areas. This includes
Residents who are home-bound, requiring electricity for their
Well-being. Residents in the remainder of the parish are strongly
Encouraged to leave as well.
Mandatory evacuations have been issued for orange county.
Voluntary evacuations have been issued for hardin county.
Persons should prepare for the possibility of hurricane force
Winds which may result in power outages, blown down trees, and
Some roof damage to homes and businesses.
, storm surge and storm tide,
Calcasieu:
Storm surge will continue its onshore flow up up the calcasieu ship
Channel into lake charles. A vertical water rise from 8 to 10 feet
Above mean lower low water will be possible. The storm surge will be
Slow to recede through saturday evening.
At these levels, communities along the calcasieu river basin such
As deatonville, portions of carlyss, southeastern portions of
Sulphur, and portions of westlake will experience storm surge
Flooding. Areas within lake charles near the i-10 and i-210
Bridges, near the civic center, and the lake charles beach will
Experience flooding as well. This flooding will be comparable to
That experienced during hurricane rita. Also flooding will be likely
Along any bayous in westlake and lake charles. Bla
Ck bayou to the
South of lake charles will experience flooding as well.
Orange:
Storm surge will continue its onshore flow up into sabine lake.
The associated rapid vertical water rise will cause major flooding
Up the sabine river to orange and any connecting bayous, such as
Cow and adams bayous in orange county. This will inundate bridge
City and portions of orange.
The vertical water rise at rainbow bridge is forecast to reach from
10 to 15 feet above mean lower low water.
The vertical water rise at the old orange river gage is forecast to
Reach 6 feet which will cause major flooding.
, winds,
Calcasieu parish:
Tropical storm force winds around 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph will
Persist into the afternoon hours, increasing to 70 mph with gusts
To 85 mph this evening.
Western portions of calcasieu parish could experience hurricane
Force winds around 75 mph with gusts to 90 mph by this evening.
Orange and hardin counties:
Tropical storm force winds around 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph will
Prevail this morning, increasing through the afternoon. Hurricane
Force winds around 75 mph with gusts to 95 mph are expected by
Midnight, then persist through the overnight hours, Before
Decreasing to tropical storm force by saturday morning.
Beauregard parish in southwest louisiana and jasper,
Newton, and tyler counties in southeast texas:
Tropical storm force winds around 40 mph with gusts to 65 mph will
Begin by the early afternoon hours, then continue increasing
Through the evening. Hurricane force winds around 75 mph with gusts
To 90 mph are expected later this evening across southern sections
Of these counties and parishes, before decreasing to tropical
Storm force by early saturday morning.
Tropical storm force winds will persist on saturday.
, probability of hurricane/tropical storm conditions,
Calcasieu parish:
The probability of hurricane force winds ranges from 35 to 45
Percent.
The probability of tropical storm force winds ranges from 80
To 90 percent.
Orange and hardin counties:
The probability of hurricane force winds ranges from 35 to 45 percent.
The probability of tropical storm force winds across orange and
Hardin counties range from 80 to 90 percent.
Beauregard parish in southwest louisiana and jasper,
Newton, and tyler counties in southeast texas:
The probability of hurricane force winds is around 30 to 40 percent.
The probability of tropical storm force winds is 80 to 90 percent.
, inland flooding,
Calcasieu:
Areal rainfall amounts from 2 to 6 inches with localized amounts to
10 inches are expected. These rainfall totals will likely produce
New river flooding across southwest louisiana. As is the case during
Any tropical system, any area that receives heavy rains will see
Flash flooding.
At this time record flooding is forecast along the lower calcasieu
River near the salt water barrier this would cause major flooding
With the potential for half the city of lake charles to be flooded.
On the lower calcasieu at old town bay and major flooding is
Forecast, with water levels forecast to rival those reached in
November 2002 which is the fourth highest crest on record. Numerous
Homes and camps near the river are flooded. Major flooding forecast
On the west fork of the calcasieu from houston river to the
Confluence of the calcasieu river due to tidal backup with numerous
Homes and camps under water. Many roads will become impassable.
Orange:
Areal rainfall amounts of 3 to 6 inches with localized amounts to
15 inches are expected. These rainfall totals may produce additional
River flooding across southeast texas. As is the case during any
Tropical system, any area that receives heavy rains will see flash
Flooding.
At this time record flooding is forecast for the sabine river at
Orange due to storm surge flooding from hurricane ike. This would cause
Inundation of much of the city of orange.
Record flooding is also forecast along the neches river at beaumont due to
Storm surge. Widespread major flooding is occurring. Numerous homes
In northeast beaumont and rose city are flooded.
Jefferson:
Areal rainfall amounts of 3 to 6 inches with localized amounts to
15 inches are expected. These rainfall totals may produce additional
River flooding across southeast texas. As is the case during any
Tropical system, any area that receives heavy rains will see flash
Flooding.
At this time record flooding is forecast for the neches river at
Beaumont due to storm surge. Widespread major flooding is occurring.
Numerous homes in northeast beaumont and rose city are flooded.
, tornadoes,
Isolated tornadoes are possible today into saturday.
, next update,
This statement will be updated around 5 pm friday.
Hurricane ike local statement
National weather service fort worth tx
1110 am central daylight time fri sep 12 2008
, hurricane ike to affect north texas,
.synopsis, hurricane ike is forecast to make landfall along the
Middle texas coast during the early morning hours saturday. The
Hurricane will quickly move north, generally along a line from
Houston to palestine to paris. Ike is expected to weaken to
Tropical storm strength late morning saturday as the system moves
Across eastern portions of north texas. However, widespread
Heavy rainfall of 2 to 4 inches with higher totals, strong gusty
Winds, and isolated tornadoes are expected.
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1110 am central daylight time fri sep 12 2008
, tropical storm wind warning in effect from 6 am saturday to
1 am central daylight time sunday,
, new information,
Tropical storm wind warning issued for areas along and west of a
Bowie to gatesville line.
, watches/warnings,
A flash flood watch is in effect along and east of interstate 35
For saturday and sunday.
, precautionary/preparedness actions,
Due to the windy conditions expected, light-weight objects such
As trash cans and lawn chairs should be secured, as they can
Easily become projectiles in high winds. Power outages may be
Possible, so have flashlights, batteries, a full tank of
Gas, cash, bottled water and non-perishable foods on hand just
In case.
, winds,
Sustained winds from 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 55 mph will be
Possible saturday.
, inland flooding,
Storm total amounts will range from 1 to 2 inches outside of the
Watch area, with 2 to 4 inches possible within the flash flood watch.
, next update,
The next scheduled issuance of this product will be around 4 pm.
1124 am central daylight time fri sep 12 2008
, hurricane wind warning in effect from 1 am saturday to 1 am
central daylight time sunday,
, new information,
A hurricane wind warning is now in effect from 1 am saturday to 1
Am sunday for areas along and south of a cameron to athens line.
, watches/warnings,
A flash flood watch is in effect for areas along and east of
Interstate 35 saturday and sunday.
, precautionary/preparedness actions,
Due to the windy conditions expected, light-weight objects such
As trash cans and lawn chairs should be secured. Power outages may
Be possible, so have flashlights, batteries, A full tank of
Gas, cash, bottled water and non-perishable foods on hand just
In case.
Those in mobile homes and recreational vehicles in the hurricane wind
Warning area should evacuate to a permanent structure. Consult
Local officials for shelter locations.
, winds,
Sustained winds between 50 and 60 mph are expected across the
Warning area late tonight and on saturday. Wind gusts in excess of
70 mph will occur.
Be prepared for power outages, and some structure damage will be
Possible.
, inland flooding,
Storm total rainfall amounts between 4 and 6 inches with isolated
Higher amounts will be possible. This will result in rapid rises
On creeks and streams and result in flooding.
, tornadoes,
Isolated tornadoes are possible within the stronger squalls of
The outer rainbands. Residents across the region should remain
Alert for possible tornado warnings.
, next update,
The next scheduled issuance of this product will be around 4 pm.
1123 am central daylight time fri sep 12 2008
, hurricane wind warning remains in effect until 7 am central daylight time
Sunday,
, new information,
Updated winds and inland flooding sections.
, areas affected,
This statement recommends actions to be taken by persons in the
Following counties or marine areas:
Fort bend, grimes, houston, madison, montgomery, polk,
San jacinto, trinity, walker, waller, wharton.
, watches/warnings,
Please listen to noaa weather radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about these additional hazards.
Flood watch.
, precautionary/preparedness actions,
Damaging winds are expected.
Persons should prepare their properties for the potential of
Damaging winds. Secure or remove any loose items surrounding your
Property which could be blown around by tropical storm or
Hurricane force winds. Trim trees near your property.
Most mobile homes will experience moderate to substantial damage.
Some of poor construction will be uninhabitable until repaired.
Houses of poor to average construction will have damage to
Shingles, siding, and gutters. Some windows will be blown out.
Unfastened home items of light to moderate weight will become
Airborne, causing additional damage and possible injury. Dozens
Of wires will be blown down. Local power outages will affect
Entire neighborhoods.
Many large branches of healthy trees will be snapped, and
Rotting small to medium sized trees will be uprooted.
, winds,
Tropical storm force winds in excess of 39 mph are expected to
Reach into the hempstead to conroe to livingston corridor this
Evening. These winds are expected to persist through saturday
Afternoon.
Sustained hurricane force winds are expected over portions of the
Area beginning between 2 and 5 am tonight and lasting through mid
Morning saturday. Wind gusts as high as 90 mph will be possible.
, inland flooding,
A flood watch is in effect through saturday night.
Rain bands associated with hurricane ike will begin across the area
Very late this afternoon into this evening.
Widespread rainfall of 5 to 7 inches with isolated totals of 10
To 12 inches will be possible through the duration of the storm.
Significant flooding will be possible in areas of heaviest
Rainfall.
, tornadoes,
The threat for tornadoes will increase rapidly by this evening and
Continue through late saturday as ike moves onshore. You should
Plan to seek shelter in an interior room on the lowest floor away
>From windows.
, next update,
The next local statement will be issued around 2 pm central daylight time .
Flood watch
National weather service houston/galveston tx
432 am central daylight time fri sep 12 2008
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Including the cities of, alvin, anahuac, angleton, bay city,
Bellville, brenham, brookshire, bryan, caldwell, cleveland,
Coldspring, college station, columbus, conroe, corrigan,
Crockett, dayton, eagle lake, edna, el campo, freeport,
Friendswood, galveston, groveton, hempstead, houston,
Humble, huntsville, katy, lake jackson, lake somerville,
League city, liberty, livingston, madisonville,
Missouri city, mont belvieu, navasota, onalaska, palacios,
Pasadena, pearland, pierce, prairie view, richmond,
Rosenberg, sealy, shepherd, sugar land, texas city,
The woodlands, tomball, trinity, weimar, wharton, willis,
Winnie
432 am central daylight time fri sep 12 2008
, flood watch remains in effect from 9 am central daylight time this
morning
Through sunday morning,
The flood watch continues for
a portion of southeast texas, including the following
Counties, austin, brazoria, brazos, burleson, chambers,
Colorado, fort bend, galveston, grimes, harris, houston,
Jackson, liberty, madison, matagorda, montgomery, polk,
San jacinto, trinity, walker, waller, washington and
Wharton.
from 9 am central daylight time this morning through sunday morning
hurricane ike is expected to make landfall along the upper texas
Coast late friday night or early saturday morning. Rain bands
Will begin affecting the coastal areas of southeast texas later
This morning and increase in coverage and intensity as the day
Progresses. Periods of very heavy rain can be expected as ike
Moves inland late tonight saturday morning.
widespread rainfall amounts of 5 to 7 inches with isolated
Totals of 10 to 12 inches possible. Significant flooding will be
Possible in areas of heaviest rainfall. The heaviest rain is
Expected to fall east of a college station to sugarland to
Freeport.
Flooding will be exacerbated in portions of harris and galveston
Counties due to unusually high tide levels. High tide levels
Will block area bayous from draining efficiently.
Do not drive your vehicle into areas where the water covers the
Roadway. The water depth may be too great to allow your car to
Cross safely. Vehicles caught in rising water should be
Abandoned quickly. If your vehicle stalls, abandon it and seek
Higher ground immediately. Rapidly rising water may engulf your
Vehicle and its occupants and sweep them away. Move to higher
Ground.
Monitor noaa weather radio for the latest information, forecasts, and
Warnings.
Tornado warning
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Tornado warning
National weather service new orleans la
1109 am central daylight time fri sep 12 2008
The national weather service in new orleans has issued a
tornado warning for,
Northern tangipahoa parish in southeast louisiana,
until 1145 am central daylight time
at 1103 am central daylight time , national weather service doppler
radar indicated a
Severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado 19 miles
Southeast of kentwood, or 11 miles east of amite in the holton
Area, moving northwest at 48 mph.
the tornado will be near,
Sandy hollow wildlife management area by 1115 am central daylight time ,
Kentwood by 1125 am central daylight time ,
The safest place to be during a tornado is under a workbench or other
Piece of sturdy furniture. Seek shelter on the lowest floor of the
Building in an interior hallway or room such as a closet. Use
Blankets or pillows to cover your body and always stay away from
Windows.
If in mobile homes or vehicles, evacuate them and get inside a
Substantial shelter. If no shelter is available, lie flat in the
Nearest ditch or other low spot and cover your head with your hands.
A tornado watch remains in effect until 100 pm central daylight time
friday afternoon
For southeast louisiana and southern mississippi.
Tornado warning
Bulletin - eas activation requested
Tornado warning
National weather service new orleans la
1104 am central daylight time fri sep 12 2008
The national weather service in new orleans has issued a
tornado warning for,
Pike county in southern mississippi,
This includes the city of mccomb,
Southwestern walthall county in southern mississippi,
until 1130 am central daylight time
at 1103 am central daylight time , national weather service doppler
radar indicated a
Severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado 16 miles
Southeast of magnolia, or 12 miles northwest of franklinton,
Moving northwest at 55 mph.
the tornado will be near,
Magnolia by 1120 am central daylight time ,
Mccomb by 1125 am central daylight time ,
Summit by 1130 am central daylight time ,
When a tornado warning is issued based on doppler radar, it means
That strong rotation has been detected in the storm. A tornado may
Already be on the ground, or is expected to develop shortly. If you
Are in the path of this dangerous storm, move indoors and to the
Lowest level of the building. Stay away from windows. If driving, do
Not seek shelter under a highway overpass.
A tornado watch remains in effect until 100 pm central daylight time
friday afternoon