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Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

Active spring pattern across the center of the nation with several rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. The regions under the greatest threats are the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions with dry fuels are aiding in wildfires across the western High Plains and the Southeast. Wind and some snow for northern Rockies. Read More >

Edgard, LA Tornado - March 29, 2011

 
Rating:
EF-0
Estimated Maximum Wind:
65 mph
Injuries/Fatalities:
None
Damage Path Length:
250 yards
Maximum Path Width:
50 yards
Approximate Start Point/Time:
Near Hwy 3127 W of Edgard 515 PM
Approximate End Point/Time:
Hwy 18 along the MS River 520 PM

 

A National Weather Service Damage Assessment Team surveyed the storm damage in and around Edgard, Garyville and Reserve. It has been determined portions of the damage was a result of intermittent touch downs of a weak EF-0 tornado on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. Damage estimates were consistent with winds of around 65 mph.

Edgard, LA tornado track of Mar 29, 2011
Surveyed damage areas around Edgard, LA  Download in KML  Disclaimer

KLIX reflectivity for Edgard, LA tornado of 3/29/2011 1726 CDT
KLIX WSR-88D Reflectivity for Edgard, LA tornado at 1726 CDT 3/29/2011

KLIX Storm Relative Velocity product for Delacroix, LA tornado - 03/29/11 2011 CDT
KLIX WSR-88D Storm Relative Velocity at maximum intensity around 1726 CDT 3/29/2011

 

 

Damage
Shingles removed from roof of mobile home

Damage
Large tree branch broken off tree

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