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Greenwell Spring, LA Tornado - June 24, 2020

Rating:	EF-1
Estimated Maximum Wind:	90 mph
Injuries/Fatalities:	None
Damage Path Length:	0.3 miles
Maximum Path Width:	125 yards
Approximate Start Point/Time:	3 miles northeast of Central, LA at 525 AM CDT
Approximate End Point/Time:	3 miles northeast of Central, LA at 530 AM CDT

A National Weather Service Damage Assessment Team has surveyed the storm damage in Greenwell Spring, LA. It has been determined the damage was the result of a tornado. The tornado has been rated an EF-1 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. Damage estimates were consistent with winds of 90 mph.

This tornado touched near Yatasi Ave., snapping and uprooting trees. Trees landed and damaged 2 cars. It then progressed in a northeast direction where it damaged the carport and fascia of some nearby houses. It then lifted just before Greenwell Springs-Port Hudson Rd.

Surveyed damage track in Greenwell Spring, LA