ST. LANDRY PARISH, La. — A tornado ripped through a portion of Louisiana early Saturday morning causing extensive damage and leaving at least one person dead and seven others injured, officials said.
Seven people were taken to hospitals and multiple other victims were treated on scene, KLFY reported. Search and rescue crews were still assessing the area for other victims.
Large and dangerous #tornado on the ground south of Palmetto. Call anyone you know in Melville and southeast of Palmetto right now. They need to be awaken to get in shelter now! #LAwx pic.twitter.com/RVelKxFCwd
— Craig Ceecee (@CC_StormWatch) April 10, 2021
Radar confirmed tornado in Waxia and Bolden in St. Landy Parish. If you are in the path of this storm SEEK SHELTER NOW. #LAwx #LFtwx pic.twitter.com/5kVtQa50vI
— Cory Smith (@wxcory) April 10, 2021
11:01pm CDT #SPC_MD 0356 , #mswx #lawx, https://t.co/llQdpWCITf pic.twitter.com/jZI9XM4Xm4
— NWS Storm Prediction Center (@NWSSPC) April 10, 2021
The storm caused extensive damage to homes and vehicles. A trailer from a truck was in the middle of a road and other vehicles were flipped over, KLFY reported.
Tree fell on a home carport damaged a vehicle off Sullivan Rd. No injuries #LAwx pic.twitter.com/v7pFcHcwKr
— Central Fire Dept. (@CentralFireDept) April 10, 2021
Extensive damage from a tornado that struck Palmetto last night. Image Credit: Brandon Clement pic.twitter.com/QyZ2BNWLM1
— Trevor Sonnier-KLFY (@TrevorSonnierWX) April 10, 2021
Jose Antonio Higareda, 27, was killed when the tornado hit the home where he was living with 130 to 140 mph winds, The Advocate reported.
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