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St James Parish Sheriff's Office
Monday December 9th, 2024 :: 02:06 p.m. CST

Alert

Tornado Warning until 02:45PM

TORLIX The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Southwestern St. John The Baptist Parish in southeastern Louisiana... Southern St. James Parish in southeastern Louisiana...

* Until 245 PM CST.

* At 205 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Chackbay, or 9 miles north of Thibodaux, moving east 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 dangerous storm will be near... South Vacherie around 210 PM CST. North Vacherie around 215 PM CST. Wallace around 225 PM CST. Garyville and Edgard around 230 PM CST.

* AFFECTED AREAS: ST. JAMES, LA ... ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, 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
St James Parish Sheriff's Office
5800 LA-44
Convent, LA 70723

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 225-562-2200

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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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