Thunderstorm Wind in Vernon Parish, Louisiana

Thunderstorm Wind May 30, 2024 · Vernon Parish, Louisiana

70 mph

Estimated gust (61 kt)

$5K

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

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.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Pickering (31.0200, -93.3500).

Other tornadoes from the same storm system

2 more tornadoes the National Weather Service filed under this storm episode.

EF1 Rapides Parish EFU Cameron Parish

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1187565. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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