Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Orleans County, Louisiana
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 21 at 7:00PM CDT until August 21 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
SVRLIX The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... West central St. Bernard Parish in southeastern Louisiana... South central Orleans Parish in southeastern Louisiana... Northwestern Plaquemines Parish in southeastern Louisiana... * Until 745 PM CDT. * At 700 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Meraux, or over Chalmette, moving south at 40 mph. HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. * Locations impacted include... Belle Chasse, Timberlane, Myrtle Grove, Violet, Poydras, Terrytown, and Meraux.
Effective August 21, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET · Expires August 21, 2026 at 8:45 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS New Orleans LA
Expires
August 21, 2026 at 8:45 PM ET
Last Checked
29 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Large hail, damaging wind, and continuous cloud to ground lightning are occurring with this storm. Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Orleans County, Louisiana?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (29 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 21, 2026 at 8:45 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Orleans County?
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