Laplace, LA Damaging Winds - April 4, 2011
Estimated Maximum Wind:
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90 mph
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Injuries/Fatalities:
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None
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Damage Area:
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1 mile wide swath of damage
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Approximate Time:
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700 PM
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A National Weather Service Damage Assessment Team has surveyed the storm damage in Laplace, LA. It has been determined the damage was the result of strong straight line winds that formed along the leading edge of a squall line. Damage estimates were consistent with winds of 90 mph. The greated concentration of damage was along Airline Highway near River Parishes Hospital where a broad 1 mile swath of wind damage occurred. Several power poles were either snapped or pushed over by these strong winds. Strong winds damaged trees and some structures. |
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