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Severe Weather Statement

National Weather Service New Orleans LA

346 PM CDT Fri May 9 2025



LAC051-092115-

/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0032.000000T0000Z-250509T2115Z/

Jefferson LA-

346 PM CDT Fri May 9 2025



...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CDT FOR

NORTHWESTERN JEFFERSON PARISH...



At 346 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado

was located over River Ridge, or near Metairie, moving west at 10

mph.



HAZARD...Tornado.



SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.



IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 

         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 

         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 

         likely.



This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of

northwestern Jefferson Parish, including the following locations...

New Orleans Armstrong Airport.



This includes Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 222 and

226.

 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



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

and protect yourself from flying debris.



Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to

flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.



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LAT...LON 2998 9028 3003 9028 3001 9020 2998 9020

      2997 9022

TIME...MOT...LOC 2046Z 098DEG 10KT 2999 9023 



TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED

MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN



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