The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch that includes New Orleans and Baton Rouge metro areas until 7 p.m. Tuesday. The threat of severe weather prompted New Orleans Mardi Gras parades to roll early Fat Tuesday and attention is now turning what is in the forecast this afternoon and evening.
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a severe weather statement Tuesday morning just after 9 a.m. According to NWS, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Blanchard -- just eight miles northwest of Shreveport.
Raleigh National Weather Service meteorologist Barrett Smith said the storms should reach Fayetteville by noon.
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The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch at 11:05 p.m. on Tuesday in effect until Wednesday at 6 a.m. for Coffee, Dale, Geneva, Henry and Houston counties.
Tornadoes can form in minutes, leaving little time to prepare. Knowing the difference between alerts and having a safety plan in place is critical.