Heat Wave Persists Over the Central U.S.; Significant Flooding Expected in the Northern Mid-Atlantic Tuesday

Dangerous and extreme heat will remain across portions of the Central U.S. this week, persisting across the Mid to Lower Mississippi Valleys, Gulf Coast, Southern Plains and portions of Texas. A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify late this week. Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding will spread from the Great Lakes/Ohio Valley to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast the next few days. Read More >

JANUARY 25, 2004 SOUTH LAFAYETTE TORNADO

Overview

An F2 tornado touched down in southern Lafayette Parish between the city of Lafayette and the nearby town of Maurice. The tornado first struck along Bourque Road, flipping a mobile home which trapped and injured 3 people (one moderately). The storm then crossed Highway 167, damaging several homes and businesses, before damaging another home on Teljean Road. The tornado then tore the roof off a home and damaged several others on Constitution Drive before dissipating.

Local Storm Reports

SPC Storm Reports for January 25 2004
January 25 2004 Google Earth KML data file