Thunderstorm Wind — East Baton Rouge, Louisiana

2025-08-13 · near Magnolia, East Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Event narrative

Large tree and small branches snapped in Central due to thunderstorm winds. Report relayed by broadcast media.

Wider weather episode

A typical summertime pattern was in place across the region, with intense daytime heating and abundant low-level moisture leading to the development of numerous afternoon thunderstorms. The storms were primarily outflow-driven, producing locally strong and gusty winds. One storm produce a microburst that downed a few trees in Woodland View Estates in Central/Greenwell Springs.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1292994. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.