NWS LIX - March 26-27th 2009 Severe Weather Event page

Tracking a Couple of Storm Systems Across the Country

Showers, along with a few strong to severe thunderstorms, are expected from the Great Lakes, New England and southward into the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys. In the wake of this system, a stronger storm is expected to track from the Pacific Northwest, Plains and through the Eastern U.S. this weekend. Strong winds, showers and a larger drop in temperatures are expected this weekend into Monday. Read More >

Several Tornadoes Impact Southeast Louisiana and Southern Mississippi March 26-27

Two rounds of severe thunderstorms containing tornadoes and damaging straight line winds affected Southeast Louisiana and Southern Mississippi on March 26th and 27th.

At this time, 7 tornadoes have been confirmed from this event. Of the 7 tornadoes, 4 were rated EF1 and 3 were rated EF0. Numerous other locations experienced damaging straight line winds in excess of 60-70 mph.

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