Thunderstorm Wind in Ascension Parish, Louisiana

Thunderstorm Wind June 17, 2023 · Ascension Parish, Louisiana

58 mph

Estimated gust (50 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Local emergency manager reported metal roofing damage, a shed blown into a house, and shingles ripped off from thunderstorm winds.

The wider storm

A northwest upper level flow regime was in place. This setup commonly supports summertime severe thunderstorms. This event was one of those days where very steep lapse rates and high shear values supported several severe thunderstorms with damaging wind and large hail.

Began near Hobart (30.3100, -90.9400).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1113209. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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