![]() In Elgin, broken trees lined the rural roads and pieces of metal - uprooted by strong winds hung from the branches. The vicious weather hit Texas on Monday, where several tornadoes were reported along the Interstate 35 corridor. The roofs of several homes were damaged in Toxey, Alabama, after tornado warnings were issued there, the National Weather Service tweeted. The storm front reached Georgia Wednesday morning after dumping heavy rain, downing trees and prompting multiple tornado warnings in the Deep South. Shelters were opened ahead of the severe weather, and many schools closed early or canceled after-school activities in parts of Louisiana and Mississippi. More than 8,000 households live in such temporary quarters, officials said Louisiana's federal and state authorities reminded thousands of hurricane survivors living in government-provided mobile homes and recreational vehicle trailers to have an evacuation plan because the structures might not withstand the expected weather. A 2017 tornado caused widespread damage when it touched down in the eastern part of the city. While people in the metropolitan region are used to dealing with severe weather such as hurricanes or heavy rains, it's rare that a tornado moves through New Orleans. Entergy reported that about 3,500 remained without electricity early Wednesday morning. New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell tweeted late Tuesday that there were no reports of casualties or significant damage within the city and that the power utility was working to restore electricity.Ībout 13,000 homes and businesses were reportedly without power in the three parishes around New Orleans. Down the street a house was severely damaged, and parked vehicles had been moved around by the winds: "This is serious for down here." Some columns were blown off the porch and the windows of her Jeep were blown out. Malasovich's house fared relatively well, she said. Still, the twister was the third time they've had major weather damage since Katrina in 2005.Īuthorities survey damage in the Lower 9th Ward on Tuesday in New Orleans. We still have four walls and part of a roof. She huddled in the laundry room with her husband two children, ages 16 and 11 and dogs as part of their new roof was lifted away by the wind. Then the tornado Tuesday tore through their street. Stacey Mancuso's family just completed repairs to their home in the suburb of Arabi after Ida ripped off the roof and caused extensive water damage. Many residents also suffered damage just last year when Category 4 Hurricane Ida swept through. Bernard Parish - both badly damaged by Katrina - before moving northeast. The tornado appeared to start in a suburb and then move east across the Mississippi River into the Lower 9th Ward of New Orleans and parts of St. New Orleans television stations broadcast live images of the storm as it barreled across the metropolitan area. We'll keep you posted.Climate A new study predicts a huge increase in catastrophic hurricanes for the northeastern U.S. Highs in the 80s are expected for much of next week, but unfortunately cool and crisp mornings aren't in the cards for us over the next 7 days as the humidity sticks with us. ![]() Pacific moisture from Hurricane Norma in the Eastern Pacific streams into Texas in the coming days, sparking up hit-or-miss rain chances *for parts* of the area as early as Monday. After starting off in the upper 60s, highs then head for the mid 80s Sunday afternoon under mostly cloudy skies. ![]() The humidity will build overnight, so areas of patchy fog will be possible for any travel plans around the area Sunday morning. Saturday evening activities will consist of temperatures falling into the 80s followed by the 70s later tonight. if you didn't see it in person, go check it out on KSAT Connect! Those high clouds managed to create a 22° halo in spots this afternoon. ![]() Hope you're having a great start to the weekend! It's been a warmer than average afternoon with highs in the 90s for most, but at least we have some high clouds streaming across the area. Higher humidity on the horizon! What that means for Sunday morning, plus a look at next week ~ Mia ![]()
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