Full Notification

TORLIX The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... South central Ascension Parish in southeastern Louisiana... Northwestern St. James Parish in southeastern Louisiana...

* Until 1115 PM CDT.

* At 1050 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located near Convent, or 7 miles east of Donaldsonville, moving northeast at 25 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 south central Ascension and northwestern St. James Parishes. This includes Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 184 and 188.

* AFFECTED AREAS: ASCENSION, LA ... ST. JAMES, 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. Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW! This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.