NWS LIX - April 4, 2011 Severe Weather Event

Severe Thunderstorms from the Midwest to Mid-Atlantic Tonight; The Heat Continues in the Southern and Eastern U.S.

Strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large to very large hail, damaging wind gusts and a few strong tornadoes are likely from the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic tonight. Moderate Risk (level 4 of 5) of severe thunderstorms is outlooked for the Midwest. A widespread heat wave will peak in the South and East on Friday, with many temperature records expected to be broken. Read More >

Tornadoes and Strong Straight Line Winds Impact Southeast Louisiana and Coastal Mississippi April 4, 2011

A strong upper level disturbance brought a line of severe thunderstorms containing tornadoes and damaging straight line winds to Southeast Louisiana and Coastal Mississippi during the evening hours on April 4th.

At this time, 6 tornadoes have been confirmed from this event. Damage in Laplace was determined to be from strong straight line winds. The tornadoes have been determined to range in strength from EF0 to EF1 after NWS storm surveys were conducted.

Damage Surveys: