⛈️ We have quite the active weather on the horizon later today into tonight, let's break down all you need to know ➡️🍃 Starting this morning, its rather quiet, but winds will pick up especially into the afternoon/night hours. A High Wind Warning is in effect. #lawx #mswx (1/6)

Tonight before you go to bed, make sure you have charged your cell phone, you have a flashlight, and you know where your safe place is if a warning is issued. Overnight storms will be possible while you will be sleeping! Stay weather aware! #mswx #lawx

A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Louisiana until 1 AM CST

With damaging wind being the main threat from any severe thunderstorms this evening and overnight, it's important to know where you will shelter if a warning is issued for your area. An interior room (no windows) on the lowest floor is the safest place.

Tornado Warning including Metairie LA, Kenner LA and River Ridge LA until 11:15 PM CST

Tornado Warning including New Orleans LA, Marrero LA and Terrytown LA until 11:45 PM CST

'Slight' Risk for severe weather overnight in JP. Have ways to receive alerts and stay weather aware.

820a Line continues to move east but only at around 15mph and may slow down more. Storms are moving to the northeast along the boundary and some areas may be hit multiple times like Reserve already which is approaching 2 inches of rain. #LAwx #MSwx

It's National #HurricanePrep Week. Hurricane season is now less than a month away. Each day this week we'll tweet info and graphics focusing on different hurricane related topics & preparedness actions. #lawx #mswx

Flash Flood Warning including Metairie LA and Jefferson LA until 4:30 PM CDT

📢 🌪️As a reminder, we have one in-person SKYWARN Storm Spotter class coming up one week from today, Tuesday May 30th at 7PM CT in Jefferson Parish! This is FREE class to attend! Spread the word to those interested and hope to see you there! #lawx

Tomorrow (June 1) at 11 a.m., Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng will join other parish officials and partner agencies for a press conference to inform citizens about #hurricane preparedness measures and to encourage all citizens to prepare now to protect their family, friends and property.

Today marks the first day of the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Here are some safety tips and resources:

⚠️ Approximately 5,381 customers on the East bank of #JeffersonParish are experiencing power outages. Please use caution if driving in these areas. Updates to follow ⚠️

We're already off to a hot start this week and it's only going to get hotter. By Thursday, we will be approaching #heat advisory criteria and heat indices will only increase as we head into the weekend. Heat indices well into the 110s could warrant excessive heat warnings 🥵️

Sign up for alerts from Jefferson Parish by texting JPALERT to 888-777. Our Emergency Management team works closely with the NWS New Orleans and will update residents should local impacts from the extreme heat increase. #lawx

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including New Orleans LA, Metairie LA and Marrero LA until 4:00 PM CDT

🌡️ A heat advisory is in effect for areas along and south of the I-10/12 corridor as we heat up quickly by midday with heat indices near 105-110°F. 🌧️ A flood watch remains in effect for most areas due to the potential for flash flooding associated with slow-moving heavy rain.

A Heat Advisory is in effect today from 11am to 7pm, an Excessive Heat Watch will be in effect tomorrow from 10am to 8pm. Heat indices are forecast to be in the 106-112F range today and in the 113-119F range Tuesday🫠 Stay hydrated and limit outdoor time if you can! #lawx #mswx

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