Severe Thunderstorm Threat From the Central Plains to the Northeast; Extreme HeatRisk for the East Coast

Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible from the central Plains to the Northeast through this evening. Widespread damaging winds are the primary threat but hail and a tornado or two is also possible. Extremely dangerous heat continues across the Eastern U.S. Warm overnight low temperatures will provide little to no relief. Read More >

Kenner, LA Tornado - February 23, 2016

Rating:	EF-0
Estimated Maximum Wind:	80 mph
Injuries/Fatalities:	None
Damage Path Length:	0.5 miles
Maximum Path Width:	50 yards
Approximate Start Point/Time:	Kenner, LA at 1111 AM
Approximate End Point/Time:	Kenner, LA at 1113 AM

A National Weather Service Damage Assessment Team has surveyed the storm damage in Kenner, 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.

The tornado touched down near Audubon Court and Third Street just north of the Mississippi River. At this location, a home lost some shingles and a braced power pole was down. The tornado continued northeast and removed a portion of the roof of a home. Winds were estimated at 80 mph or EF0 damage at this location. A storage building and an elevated air conditioning unit were blown over on Morey Street. The tornado continued northeast and snapped a tree near Fortier Street and Pollock Plaza. No additional damage was found northeast of this point. The tornado damage path was 1/2 a mile long and was 50 yards wide at its widest point.

Surveyed damage track in Kenner, LA Disclaimer