EF1 Tornado — Acadia, Louisiana

2024-11-05 · near Rayne Hains Airstrip, Acadia, Louisiana

Event narrative

The tornado continued north from Vermilion Parish across Bayou Queue de Tortue into Acadia Parish. The tornado formed convergent patterns over a sugarcane field. It continued northeast and dissipated between Toups Road and Highway 35. The maximum estimated wind speed was 105 mph.

Wider weather episode

Thunderstorms developed ahead of an approaching cold front and short wave. Two tornadoes occurred.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1224882. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.