Areas of Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Possible through the Weekend

There will be daily chances for scattered thunderstorms across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the weekend, with severe thunderstorms possible in the northern Plains and Upper Midwest. Potential severe storm hazards may include large hail, damaging winds, and a few tornadoes. Storms could also produce heavy rain that may lead to isolated instances of flash flooding. Read More >

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