Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. 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