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Morning White Castle, LA Tornado - February 23, 2016
Rating:
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EF-0
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Estimated Maximum Wind:
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65 mph
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Injuries/Fatalities:
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None
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Damage Path Length:
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3.3 miles
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Maximum Path Width:
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50 yards
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Approximate Start Point/Time:
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3.4 miles SW of White Castle, LA at 1120 AM
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Approximate End Point/Time:
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0.6 miles W of White Castle, LA at 1125 AM
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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. |
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