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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
913 PM CST Mon Jan 6 2025

...NWS Damage Survey for 01/05/25 Tornado Event...

..Union Parish / Dean LA Tornado ...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    132 mph
Path Length /statute/:  4.63 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   650 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             01/05/2025
Start Time:             02:19 PM CST
Start Location:         4 SE Marion / Union Parish / LA
Start Lat/Lon:          32.8646 / -92.191

End Date:               01/05/2025
End Time:               02:28 PM CST
End Location:           6 E Marion / Union Parish / LA
End Lat/Lon:            32.9012 / -92.1256

Survey Summary:
On January 5, 2025 an EF2 tornado moved through portions of Union
Parish in Louisiana. The tornado began on Cable Lane Road,
southeast of Marion at approximately 2:19 pm CST. The tornado then
continued to move northeast, crossing Boothville Road while
snapping numerous tree branches and tree trunks, some of which
covered the roadway. By 2:22 pm, the tornado reached Earnest Pace
Road, where a trailer was lifted and blown off of its foundation,
with associated debris also being blown across the road.
Extensive vehicle damage was also noted in this area. The tornado
continued to move northeast, producing damage along Jurd Pardue
Road, where several homes also experienced damage to roofs and
carports. The tornado then crossed Dean Church Road where the most
extensive damage was found. A local shop collapsed and was then
blown off of its foundation. This is where estimated peak winds of
132 mph were found. The tornado then moved along Parish Road
2260, producing damage to another home`s roof and nearby sheds
before lifting into the Upper Quachita Wildlife Refuge. It is
possible that this tornado extended into Morehouse Parish and we
will update.

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EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:

EF0.....65 to 85 mph
EF1.....86 to 110 mph
EF2.....111 to 135 mph
EF3.....136 to 165 mph
EF4.....166 to 200 mph
EF5.....>200 mph

NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the event and publication in
NWS Storm Data.


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