Thunderstorm Wind — Tensas, Louisiana

2020-01-11 · near St Joseph Lake, Tensas, Louisiana

Event narrative

A tree was blown down onto Highway 608.

Wider weather episode

A warm, moist airmass was in place across the region ahead of a potent January weather system. Ample wind energy also was present, which not only helped bring damaging winds with severe storms but also allowed for strong gradient winds to occur ahead of an eastward advancing squall line. Severe weather occurred in the early morning hours of January 11th and continued across the ArkLaMiss region before noon, resulting in widespread wind damage as well as some tornadoes.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 871528. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.