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 >

Wilmer, LA Tornado - December 16, 2019

Rating:	EF-1
Estimated Maximum Wind:	105 mph
Injuries/Fatalities:	None
Damage Path Length:	1.35 miles
Maximum Path Width:	50 yards
Approximate Start Point/Time:	14 miles NE of Amite City, LA at 346 PM CST
Approximate End Point/Time:	5.5 miles SSW of Mount Hermon, LA at 349 PM CST

A National Weather Service Damage Assessment Team has surveyed the storm damage near Wilmer, LA. It has been determined the damage was the result of a tornado. The tornado has been rated an EF-1 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. Damage estimates were consistent with winds of 105 mph.

The tornado touched down near the intersection of Hwy 440 and Fannie Powell Rd in far northeast Tangipahoa Parish. It produced damage consistent with 105 mph winds in this area with numerous trees snapped along the road. The tornado continued to cause damage to trees and tree limbs as it moved northeastward roughly parallel to the east side of Hwy 440. It crossed into northwestern Washington Parish roughly where Hwy 440 crosses the Tangipahoa River. It continued to cause minor tree damage and peeled a small section of tin roof from a home as it approached and crossed Hwy 450. The tornado lifted shortly after crossing hwy 450.

Surveyed damage track near Wilmer, LA