Monday, April 27, 2015

MOTHER NATURE BATTERS LOUISIANA. TENS OF THOUSANDS WITHOUT POWER, TREES DOWNED, TRAIN CARS KNOCKED OFF TRACKS.



















APRIL 27, 2015

NEW ORLEANS, LA

A strong and dangerous line of storms swept through the southeast Louisiana area, cancelling classes at some colleges, downing trees and knocking out power.

A tornado was reported in Belle Chasse near the Naval Station. There was no immediate report on possible damage.

30,000 buildings in Jefferson Parish were reported without power as of noon.
Around 10:30 a.m., a wind gust of 111 mph was reported in Kenner. Power was knocked out Louis Armstrong International Airport, causing delays with flights.

The heavy storms closed the Causeway and the Huey P. Long bridges. The Huey P. reopened around 11:15 a.m. However, several train cars were knocked off of the tracks around the bridge.

Numerous trees were reported down in the Elmwood area near the Huey P. Long bridge as well.

Along with the bad weather, LSU has cancelled all classes at its Baton Rouge campus. Nicholls State University in Thibodaux ordered a lockdown, having students shelter in place, but it was lifted around 11:15 a.m.

Classes at all Delgado campuses are cancelled due to weather until 4:30 p.m. Employees please remain until further notice.

Source: http://www.wwltv.com