Hurricane and Storm Surge Watches Issued for the Northern Gulf Coast for Strengthening Tropical Storm Isaias

Tropical Storm Isaias is forecast to track toward the central Gulf Coast while strengthening into a hurricane on Thursday. There is an increasing risk of damaging hurricane-force winds and life-threatening storm surge impacts along portions of the northern Gulf Coast Friday into Saturday. Isaias will bring heavy rainfall to the central Gulf Coast and much of the Southeast Friday into the weekend. 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