Thunderstorm Wind in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana

Thunderstorm Wind March 26, 2023 · Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana

90 mph

Estimated gust (78 kt)

$50K

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Severe thunderstorm wind gusts produced damage to a few roofs, trees and out buildings. There were several power poles also taken down on HWY 115 east of town.

The wider storm

A front stalled across the region while a strong upper level disturbance traversed the area. Thunderstorms developed during the afternoon of the 26th with some becoming severe.

Began near Bunkie (30.9500, -92.1900).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1088614. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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