Gusty Winds in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; Atmospheric River to Impact the Northwest

Gusty winds are expected from portions of the Mid-Atlantic into the Northeast through the night following the system that brought rain to the area. An atmospheric river will move into the Northwest late today into Saturday bringing moderate to heavy rainfall, mountain snow, windy conditions, and high surf to the area over the weekend. Read More >

Overview

Meteorologists from the National Weather Service office in Shreveport surveyed damage from a weak EF0 tornado that occurred in Caddo and Bossier Parishes during the evening of November 11, 2012. The tornado began on the north side of Belcher in Caddo Parish in an open field between Highways 71 and 3049. The tornado tracked east-northeast mainly across open farmland and crossed the Red River into Western Bossier Parish. The tornado finally dissipated after crossing Highway 3 in a wooded area just south of Highway 160. Large tree limbs were snapped off all along the path. This damage is consistent with an EF0 tornado with estimated peak winds around 65 mph.

Damage Map

Coming soon

SHV RSS Feed

Gusty Winds in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; Atmospheric River to Impact the Northwest

November 11, 2012: Weak EF-0 Tornado in Caddo & Bossier Parishes