EF1 Tornado — Evangeline, Louisiana

2019-05-19 · near Ville Platte, Evangeline, Louisiana

Event narrative

A tornado touched down on the southern end of Ville Platte south of West Hickory St. The tornado then crossed Main St and W LaSalle Street snapping numerous trees and power poles. The tornado then paralleled Tate cove road continuing to snap trees before dissipating near the intersection of Tate Cove and Theophile Road. Max wind speed was estimated at 90 mph.

Wider weather episode

A cold front moved into the region and stalled on the 19th. Multiple short waves moved across the region during the time causing severe weather and tornadoes. A strong area of low pressure developed on the boundary by the 21st causing coastal flooding before the front finally pushed deeper into the gulf.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 829644. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.