It’s raining in Jackson Square on a rainy day in New Orleans in New Orleans, La. Tuesday, March 2, 2021. (Photo by Max Becherer, NOLA.com, The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate)
This map shows the risk assessment for severe thunderstorms in the central part of the nation on Wednesday afternoon. On the five-level ranking system, areas south of the lake have an increased to low risk, while areas north and west of the lake have a medium risk of category 4
This map shows the area that is included in the special weather statement that was issued at 7:25 p.m. Wednesday March 17th, this is likely to be expected of strong thunderstorms until 8:15 p.m.
This map shows parts of southeast Louisiana that are still threatened by severe thunderstorms and possible tornadoes on Wednesday evening, March 17th
This map shows the parishes and counties in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama that are still under tornado watch at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday March 17th
It is raining in Jackson Square on a rainy day in New Orleans in New Orleans, La. Tuesday, March 2, 2021. (Photo by Max Becherer, NOLA.com, The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate)
This map shows the parishes and counties in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama that are still open at 8 p.m. are under a tornado observation. Wednesday, March 17
A tornado clock remained in effect for New Orleans and other locations on the South Coast until 11 p.m. on Wednesday. as a line of gusts made its way through the area.
At 9 p.m., the clock was set for the Parishes of the Assumption, Lafourche, St. Charles, St. James, John the Baptist, St. Tammany and Terrebonne in Louisiana and Pearl River Mississippi county canceled as the line moved further east.
Still under observation are the parishes of Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines and St. Bernard, and Harrison, Hancock and Jackson counties of Mississippi.
All in one 7:26 p.m. In a regional discussion message, forecasters from the National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center warned that the gust line continues to pose a major threat to the region.
This map shows parts of southeast Louisiana as of Wednesday evening, March 17th , still threatened by severe thunderstorms and possible tornadoes
« Thunderstorms can continue to organize and pose a risk of damage from gusts of wind and possibly a tornado or two as they span Lake Pontchartrain and Greater New Orleans at 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., « the message reads.
At 8:18 p.m., forecasters from the National Weather Service’s Slidell office gave a special weather statement out where they indicated that the line stretched from near Metairie to near Mathews and was moving east at 40 miles per hour.
This map shows the area included in the special weather report released at Nov. : 25 o’clock was issued. Wednesday, March 17th, that is likely to be expected of strong thunderstorms until 8:15 p.m.
Winds over 40 miles per hour and pea-sized hail were possible as the individual storms that make up the line spread over southeast Louisiana move, said forecasters and threatened communities from Houma to Thibodaux and from Hahnville to Metairie and New Orleans
« These storms also generate heavy rains that can lead to local flooding, » the statement warned. « Do not drive your vehicle on flooded roads. »
Kevin Gilmore, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service’s Slidell office, told emergency managers and forecasters that there were a few conditions that could reduce the risk to the area, including the Loss of daytime heating and a reduction in swaying winds in light winds compared to earlier in the day.
« I can’t rule out an isolated turn or two, but will continue to keep a watchful eye if this line goes east », he said
The tornado clock was raised Wednesday for areas west of the storm line, including Baton Rouge, Lafayette and Lake Charles.
One was raised until 7 p.m. for Lake Maurepas and western Pontchartrain Lake Special marine warning issued.
Forecasters also issued a flood report for parts of the Livingston, St. John, St. Tammany and Tangipahoa parishes by 9:30 p.m. Between half an inch and an inch of rain had already fallen, and another inch to two and a half inches was expected. According to forecasters, minor floods were underway or expected to begin shortly in this area.
In the Washington borough, the Meteorological Service reported storm wind damage in an area about 3 miles northeast of Franklinton. Numerous trees and power lines fell, and roofs damaged some homes, mainly north and east of Franklinton, police officers said
Entergy Corp. reported that more than 23,000 customers across the state lost power as of 8:45 p.m. Wednesday, including more than 6,100 in the Tangipahoa community, nearly 3,000 in Jefferson, 2,600 in East Baton Rouge and more than 600 in New Orleans
In an afternoon Facebook post, meteorologist Gilmore warned that forecasting models were « very confident » were able to predict the formation of tornadic storm cells in front of a cold front towards New Orleans. This includes the potential for strong tornadoes, some with long paths, in a wide area including Baton Rouge and the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain.
« A few tornadoes probably possible with a few intense tornadoes, » the dated says Storm Prediction Center of the weather service issued clock forecast. « Scattered noxious winds and occasional significant gusts of up to 75 miles per hour possible. »
This map shows the risk assessment for severe thunderstorms in the central part of the nation on Wednesday afternoon. On the five-level ranking …
« A mixture of discrete supercells and [thunderstorm] clusters will spread from southwest Louisiana to southeast Louisiana and south Mississippi from east to northeast. »
Forecasters said at 15 : 30 p.m. First tornado warning for the area for a radar-indicated twister threatening Tunica and Retreat in Louisiana and Woodville, Miss., By 4:15 p.m. At that time, the clock extended along and 60 miles east and west of a line five miles northeast of McComb, Miss., To 50 miles west southwest of Houma
The city of New Orleans has noted severe weather in the tonight Subway is expected and has rigged vehicles to bring them to neutral terrain.
Even without actually forming a tornado, the thunderstorms that make up the gust line have historically been extremely turbulent and surface gusts of up to 100 km / h
« Everyone should prepare homes and neighborhoods for wind and rain by securing patio furniture, decor and trash cans, » said the Jefferson Parish government. « To reduce the risk of road flooding, residents should remove debris from their streets and drains around their property. Such debris obstructs water flow into the sewer system. » Community officials reminded residents to shelter in an indoor area on the ground floor to look for when a tornado warning is issued.
Shortly after 4:00 p.m., Entergy Corp. 15,297 customers in the state without power, including 13,128 customers in New Orleans. According to PowerOutage.US, outages reported by other utilities increased to 21,256 without power in the state.
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