Thunderstorm Wind — Vernon, Louisiana

2024-05-30 · near Pickering, Vernon, Louisiana

Event narrative

A NWS storm survey found a large swath of tree damage comprised of large tree limbs broken and uprooted trees all facing east. Wind speeds were estimated to be around 70 mph.

Wider weather episode

Short waves traversed the region during the afternoons at the end of May. This occurred while the area was at peak afternoon heating each day which set the stage for severe thunderstorms to develop.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1187565. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.