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New Orleans weather alerts

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The National Weather Service issues alerts for New Orleans as part of Orleans Parish.

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Tornado history within 25 miles of New Orleans

142 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of New Orleans since 1950, killing 3 people and injuring 127. The most recent was on May 2, 2025 (rated EF0).

EF0: 61EF061EF1: 52EF152EF2: 20EF220EF3: 3EF33EF4: 0EF4EF5: 0EF5
Tornadoes by (E)F rating

Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of New Orleans

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
March 22, 2022EF3Jefferson Parish11.5 mi320 yd12
February 7, 2017EF3Orleans Parish10.1 mi600 yd033
January 28, 1966F3St. Charles Parish0.1 mi17 yd00
March 10, 1971F2Jefferson Parish7.5 mi300 yd17
February 13, 2007EF2Orleans Parish1.3 mi50 yd110

Most recent tornadoes

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 2, 2025EF0Jefferson Parish0.5 mi20 yd00
December 28, 2024EF1St. Tammany Parish1.2 mi50 yd00
April 10, 2024EF2—7.9 mi300 yd00
April 10, 2024EF1—9.8 mi250 yd00
April 10, 2024EF2St. Tammany Parish11 mi350 yd00

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How often alerts are issued for Orleans Parish

Alert type2016–2025Last issued
Flood Advisory297October 31, 2026
Dense Fog Advisory222October 15, 2026
Heat Advisory146September 7, 2026
Flash Flood Warning134October 4, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning113August 24, 2026
Wind Advisory104October 16, 2026
Coastal Flood Advisory92November 2, 2026
Flood Watch80October 3, 2026
Tornado Watch52June 18, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning47August 21, 2026

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