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 >

Morning White Castle, LA Tornado - February 23, 2016

Rating:	EF-0
Estimated Maximum Wind:	65 mph
Injuries/Fatalities:	None
Damage Path Length:	3.3 miles
Maximum Path Width:	50 yards
Approximate Start Point/Time:	3.4 miles SW of White Castle, LA at 1120 AM
Approximate End Point/Time:	0.6 miles W of White Castle, LA at 1125 AM

A National Weather Service Damage Assessment Team has surveyed the storm damage near White Castle, 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 65 mph.

Intermittent damage was found. Damage consisted of peeled back tin roofs, damage to power lines, and downing of large tree branches. The tornado damage path was 3.3 miles long and was 50 yards wide at its widest point.

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