Heavy Rain Return to the Southwest U.S.; Potential Atlantic Tropical System Interaction

Heavy to excessive rainfall from monsoon thunderstorms may bring isolated flash and urban flooding to the Desert Southwest into Sunday. The tropical wave (AL94) continues to bring heavy rainfall to Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. The close proximity of Tropical Storm Humberto and AL94 could lead to interaction between them, but details of their track and intensity forecasts remain uncertain Read More >

Morning White Castle, LA Tornado - February 23, 2016

Rating:	EF-0
Estimated Maximum Wind:	65 mph
Injuries/Fatalities:	None
Damage Path Length:	3.3 miles
Maximum Path Width:	50 yards
Approximate Start Point/Time:	3.4 miles SW of White Castle, LA at 1120 AM
Approximate End Point/Time:	0.6 miles W of White Castle, LA at 1125 AM

A National Weather Service Damage Assessment Team has surveyed the storm damage near White Castle, LA. It has been determined the damage was the result of a tornado. The tornado has been rated an EF-0 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. Damage estimates were consistent with winds of 65 mph.

Intermittent damage was found. Damage consisted of peeled back tin roofs, damage to power lines, and downing of large tree branches. The tornado damage path was 3.3 miles long and was 50 yards wide at its widest point.

Surveyed damage track in White Castle, LA Disclaimer

Damaged Power Pole	Tin Roof Damaged on Mobile Home
Tin Removed from Implement Shed

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