Thunderstorm Wind in Tensas Parish, Louisiana

Thunderstorm Wind May 23, 2026 · Tensas Parish, Louisiana

60 mph

Estimated gust (52 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Trees were blown down on Louisiana Highway 568 and on D Sreet in Waterproof.

The wider storm

A cluster of strong to severe storms became organized as it progressed mostly across the I-20 corridor and surrounding areas in Louisiana. This thunderstorm activity produced numerous reports of wind damage as it was aided in its progression and intensity by an ongoing Mesoscale Convective Vortex (MCV).

Began near Heageland (31.8100, -91.3800).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1339225. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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