Tornado Watch vs. Tornado Warning

New Orleans Tornado Threat: Know the Difference Between a Tornado Warning and a Tornado Warning

Updated: December 28, 2024, 7:17 a.m. CST

And now it’s time for another check of our first warning weather. THIS IS A WEATHER ALERT DAY. Due to the severe storms we are expecting today. Yes, later this afternoon and especially this evening I think the weather will be at its worst. And it looks like there could be some heavy rain in these storms. IT REALLY COULD BE DONE ANYTHING. TORNADOES ARE POSSIBLE. Hail of more than an inch. WE WILL SHOW YOU EVERYTHING IN JUST ONE MINUTE. But the good news is that we had a dense fog warning. NO LONGER. IT WAS CANCELED. WE ALWAYS FEEL A LITTLE RAIN. AND A FEW THUNDERSTORMS ON WDSU. FIRST WARNING RADAR. Rain and thunderstorms moving north-northeast at about 25 mph. In Bogalusa, it looks like the rain will get heavier for you in the next ten minutes. AND YES, THERE IS SOME THUNDER AND LIGHTNING. IN THE TOP RIGHT OF YOUR SCREEN YOU CAN SEE THE LIGHTNING STRIKES IN THE LAST 15 MINUTES. The rain is heading straight to the heart of the New Orleans area. NEW ORLEANS METAIRIE KENNER. Well, it looks like there will be some light rain in Kenner. Heaviest rain a little further east of you. This is where the most active thunderstorm is. PLAQUEMINES PARISH. Well, this isn’t a severe thunderstorm, but there is some thunder and lightning. I went into speed mode and checked to see if there was any rotation or strong wind on that cell. NOT SO WITH THAT. Today there will be a completely different story. HERE IS YOUR VISIBILITY RIGHT NOW, ANYWHERE FROM 2 TO 10 MILES. Once again the National Weather Service has canceled this dense fog. ADVICE. 68 DEGREES. OUR TEMPERATURE WITH THE DEW POINT AT 68. THE HUMIDITY IS AROUND 100% BUT AN EAST-SEASTERN WIND. I think to keep it from becoming excessively foggy, we’ll see the showers pop up ahead of an area of ​​low pressure and a cold front. IT’S A COLD FRONT THAT WILL PROBABLY BE HERE LATE THIS EVENING, EARLY TOMORROW, AND THE FRONT REALLY WON’T GIVE US A LOT OF COOLING, BUT IT WILL BRING US A LITTLE DRYER AIR. AND YOU CAN SEE THIS FRONT IN TEXAS WILL BE MAKING CONTINUOUS PROGRESS OVER THE NEXT 12 TO 18 HOURS. Well, that’s what I always like to say: Severe Storm Forecast Center, because that’s what it’s called. WHEN I STARTED THIS COMPANY, THE STORM PREDICTION CENTER ALWAYS ISSUED THIS CARD. YOU GO AHEAD AND LOOK AT THE NEXT 24 TO 48 AND 72 HOURS. OK. There is an increased risk of severe weather for parts of the north coast today. The further south you go, the lower the risk of storms. Don’t pay attention to this map today as we generally need to be prepared for the possibility of thunderstorms that may potentially include tornadoes, hail and gusty winds. WE EXPECT THAT THIS AFTERNOON AND THIS EVENING. Wind gusts over 50 miles per hour. TORNADOES ARE POSSIBLE AND COULD BE SIGNIFICANT TORNADOES. We could have more than an inch of hail, and more than two inches of rain is possible. WORST WEATHER. I’ll probably be here tonight. Let’s go hour by hour and show you how today turns out. A FEW Scattered showers, most of them on the brighter side during the midday hour. Here we are, taking a break for lunch. LET’S GO TO 3:00. CLOUDS WILL LIKELY GET A LITTLE THICKER. The rain showers are starting to pick up a bit, but right here. DINNER, 6:00 PM, then I think the strong thunderstorms will move closer to us by the middle of the evening. 9:00 am. Let’s go. THIS WILL NOT BE FUN. A GOOD EVENING TO WATCH WDSU. We already have meteorologists scheduled. We will always have someone in the building tracking these storms for you. MIDNIGHT. STILL SOME WEATHER, POSSIBLY ON THE SOUTH COAST, BUT AT 3:00 MORNING WE’LL START TO SEE THE SKIES CLEAR A LITTLE. I think it will be slightly foggy in a few places tomorrow morning, but the rain should be over by 6am and the skies will start to clear later in the afternoon. Actually, Sunday afternoon should be pretty pleasant, and your New Year’s Eve should be pretty pleasant too. Although I believe we will have a cold front early in the evening, the temperature on New Year’s Eve should be in the high 50s. DRY AND COOL BECAUSE IT WILL BE DRY FRONT. HERE IS YOUR FORECAST FOR TODAY. Increasing showers and thunderstorms. THEY CAN BE STRONG, PARTICULARLY IN THE LATE AFTERNOON AND EVENING. This is what I circle from 6 p.m. until about midnight. Numerous showers and thunderstorms are forecast for this evening. UNFORTUNATELY SOME OF THEM MAY BE HEAVY, BUT THERE WILL BE A CHANCE OF CLOUDS AT NIGHT UNTIL SUNDAY AFTERNOON. AND WE SEE THE COLD FRONT COMING ON NEW YEAR’S EVE. SO HIGH TEMPERATURES ONLY IN THE 60S ON WEDNESDAY AND IN THE 50S IN THE US THURSDAY

New Orleans Tornado Threat: Know the Difference Between a Tornado Warning and a Tornado Warning

Updated: December 28, 2024, 7:17 a.m. CST

Parts of southeast Louisiana are at an increased risk for severe weather Saturday. There is a potential threat of tornadoes on the north coast. It’s important to know the difference between a tornado warning and a tornado warning. The National Weather Service explains the difference between the two below: What is a tornado watch? Tornadoes are possible in and near the monitoring area. Review and discuss your emergency plans and check supplies and your safe space. Be prepared to act quickly if a warning is issued or you suspect a tornado is approaching. Early action helps save lives! Watches are issued by the Storm Prediction Center for counties where tornadoes may occur. The surveillance area is typically large, covering numerous counties or even states. What is a tornado warning? A tornado has been spotted or indicated by weather radar. There is imminent danger to life and property. Go to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are in an RV, vehicle or outdoors, find the nearest suitable shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Warnings are issued by your local weather service. Warnings typically cover a much smaller area (about the size of a city or small county) that may be affected by a tornado, identified by a forecaster on radar or by a trained spotter/law enforcement officer observing the storm becomes.

Parts of southeast Louisiana are at an increased risk for severe weather Saturday.

There is a potential threat of tornadoes on the north coast.

It’s important to know the difference between a tornado warning and a tornado warning.

The National Weather Service explains the difference between the two below:

What is a Tornado Watch?

Tornadoes are possible in and near the monitoring area. Review and discuss your emergency plans and check supplies and your safe space.

Be prepared to act quickly if a warning is issued or you suspect a tornado is approaching.

Early action helps save lives! Watches are issued by the Storm Prediction Center for counties where tornadoes may occur.

The surveillance area is usually large and includes numerous counties or even states.

What is a tornado warning?

A tornado has been spotted or indicated by weather radar. There is imminent danger to life and property. Go to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.

Avoid windows. If you are in an RV, vehicle or outdoors, find the nearest suitable shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

Warnings are issued by your local weather service. Warnings typically cover a much smaller area (about the size of a city or small county) that may be affected by a tornado, identified by a forecaster on radar or by a trained spotter/law enforcement officer observing the storm becomes.