Thunderstorm Wind — Ascension, Louisiana

2023-06-17 · near Hobart, Ascension, Louisiana

Event narrative

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

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1113209. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.