Full Notification

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... North central St. Tammany Parish in southeastern Louisiana... Southeastern Washington Parish in southeastern Louisiana... Pearl River County in southern Mississippi...

* Until 830 PM CDT.

* At 731 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 8 miles east of Abita Springs, or 13 miles east of Covington, moving northeast at 50 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 dangerous storm will be near... Picayune around 750 PM CDT. Mcneil around 755 PM CDT. Poplarville around 810 PM CDT. This includes Interstate 59 in Mississippi between mile markers 9 and 32.

* AFFECTED AREAS: ST. TAMMANY, LA ... WASHINGTON, LA ... PEARL RIVER, MS

Instructions:

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. Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW! Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!