Heat Continues for the East and South-Central U.S.; Strong to Severe Storms Across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast

The extremely dangerous heat wave continues across the East Coast and much of the South-Central U.S. today. Record high temperatures are expected for some areas especially across the Mid-Atlantic where extreme heat risk conditions reside. There is a Slight Risk (level 2 of 5) of severe thunderstorms today for the northern Mid-Atlantic into portions of southern New England. Read More >

Elmwood to Old Jefferson, LA Tornado - February 7, 2017

Rating:	EF-0
Estimated Maximum Wind:	80 mph
Injuries/Fatalities:	None
Damage Path Length:	0.95 miles
Maximum Path Width:	25 yards
Approximate Start Point/Time:	Elmwood, LA at 1051 AM CST
Approximate End Point/Time:	Jefferson, LA at 1053 AM CST

A National Weather Service Damage Assessment Team has surveyed the storm damage near Elmwood, LA, and Jefferson, LA. It has been determined the damage was the result of a tornado. The tornado has been rated an EF-0 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. Damage estimates were consistent with winds of 80 mph.

Tornado began near Elmwood and led to intermittent large tree limb and minor roof damage along a one mile path into the Old Jefferson area of Metairie.

Surveyed damage track from Elmwood, LA to Jefferson, LA