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Afternoon 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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80 mph
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Injuries/Fatalities:
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None
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Damage Path Length:
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1 mile
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Maximum Path Width:
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200 yards
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Approximate Start Point/Time:
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3.8 miles SW of White Castle, LA at 310 PM
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Approximate End Point/Time:
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3.5 miles SW of White Castle, LA at 313 PM
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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 80 mph. Damage consisted of doors blown in on farm implement buildings, some light roof damage to houses, and demolished sheds. The tornado damage path was one mile long and was 200 yards wide at its widest point. |
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