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Weather service says 3 tornadoes hit Louisiana during Arthur
NOLA.com • • general
Key Points:
- The National Weather Service confirmed three EF1 tornadoes struck southeast Louisiana as Tropical Storm Arthur's remnants passed through, with two hitting the New Orleans area.
- An EF1 tornado with 95 mph winds hit Houma around 10:15 p.m. Wednesday, followed by another EF1 tornado with 95 mph winds in Avondale around 12:30 a.m. Thursday.
- A third tornado with 90 mph winds moved from Bridge City into New Orleans, lasting 16 minutes and causing significant damage including destroyed homes and a sealed gas leak evacuation.
- Two people were hospitalized after a mobile home was blown into a neighboring modular home, with both in stable condition and one discharged by Thursday morning.
- Additional damage included structural harm to a recycling center, tipped rail cars, and blown-down fences in Metairie, with a detailed NWS report forthcoming.
