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City of Covington
Wednesday March 30th, 2022 :: 07:42 p.m. CDT

Alert

Tornado Warning until 08:00PM Wednesday

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... West central St. Tammany Parish in southeastern Louisiana...

* Until 800 PM CDT.

* At 742 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Madisonville, or 9 miles south 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... Abita Springs around 755 PM CDT. This includes Interstate 12 between mile markers 64 and 71.

* AFFECTED AREAS: ST. TAMMANY, LA

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.

Address/Location
City of Covington
317 N Jefferson Ave
Covington, LA 70433

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 985-892-1811

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Alert Details

Severity:
Extreme - Extraordinary threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Tornado Warning

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