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 >
Gramercy, LA Tornado - April 4, 2011
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Rating:
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EF-0
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Estimated Maximum Wind:
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80 mph
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Injuries/Fatalities:
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None
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Damage Path Length:
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1 mile
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Maximum Path Width:
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50 yards
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Approximate Start Point/Time:
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1 mile NNW of Gramercy, LA at 650 PM
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Approximate End Point/Time:
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0.5 miles ENE of Gramercy, LA at 654 PM
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A National Weather Service Damage Assessment Team has surveyed the storm damage in St. James Parish in the city of Gramercy. It has been determined the damage was the result of a tornado. The tornado has been rated a high end EF-0 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. Damage estimates were consistent with winds of 80 mph. The tornado touched down near the intersection of North Airline Avenue and Highway 3125. The tornado moved to the south-southeast through a residential neighborhood. The worst damage was observed along Ezildore Avenue between 6th and 7th Streets. A carport was lifted off a home causing significant damage to the home. The tornado continued on a south-southeast path causing additional signficant tree damage and some minor to moderate roof damage. The tornado finally lifted near the end of East 2nd Street. The tornado damage path was 1 mile long and was 50 yards wide at its widest point. No injuries were reported. |
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