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