Gusty Winds in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; Atmospheric River to Impact the Northwest

Gusty winds are expected from portions of the Mid-Atlantic into the Northeast through the night following the system that brought rain to the area. An atmospheric river will move into the Northwest late today into Saturday bringing moderate to heavy rainfall, mountain snow, windy conditions, and high surf to the area over the weekend. Read More >

Montpelier, LA Tornado - February 23, 2016

Rating:	EF-0
Estimated Maximum Wind:	85 mph
Injuries/Fatalities:	None
Damage Path Length:	0.3 miles
Maximum Path Width:	50 yards
Approximate Start Point/Time:	3.5 miles ENE of Montpelier, LA at 114 PM CST
Approximate End Point/Time:	3.8 miles ENE of Montpelier, LA at 115 PM CST

A National Weather Service Damage Assessment Team has surveyed the storm damage in Montpelier, LA. It has been determined the damage was the result of a tornado. The tornado has been rated an EF-0 with 85 mph winds on the Enhanced Fujita Scale.

The tornado touched down near Green Lane in St. Helena Parish and tracked northeast ending near Jackson Lane. A single wide mobile home shifted off its block piers and lost part of the metal roof. A metal shed was destroyed and a few softwood trees were snapped above the base. The tornado had a path length of 0.3 miles and was 50 yards wide at its widest point.

Surveyed damage track in Montpelier, LA Disclaimer