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Thunderstorm Wind in Tensas Parish, Louisiana

Thunderstorm Wind May 12, 2024 · Tensas Parish, Louisiana

98 mph
Estimated gust (85 kt)
$100K
Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A swath of significant wind damage began in southern Franklin Parish and continued into across Tensas Parish including through the Saint Joseph area. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down. Estimated peak wind speeds were 80 to 100 mph through the swath. The swath ranged from 5 to 10 miles wide and was approximately 35 miles long across portions of Franklin, Catahoula, and Tensas parishes.

The wider storm

Severe thunderstorms moved across the state of Louisiana and produced two swaths of wind that produced significant damage.

Began near Cooter Pt (31.9200, -91.5000).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1195718. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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