A vigorous upper level storm system moved into the southern plains and lower mississippi valley during the morning and afternoon hours of the 24th. The atmosphere became very unstable ahead of this system as a dryline moved into northwest and north central Louisiana during the late morning and afternoon hours. Severe thunderstorms developed rapidly in the ustable airmass and enough shear was present such that severe thunderstorms and tornadoes developed across portions of northern Louisiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, LOUISIANA
From 24-FEB-07 15:00:00 to 24-FEB-07 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINDEN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed near the Minden Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, LOUISIANA
From 24-FEB-07 15:00:00 to 24-FEB-07 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SIBLEY
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees down in town.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOSSIER, LOUISIANA
From 24-FEB-07 10:37:00 to 24-FEB-07 10:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOSSIER CITY
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Damaging thunderstorm wind gusts caused extensive damage on the north northeast side of Bossier city near Hwy 80 and Industrial Drive. A portable building business lost a total of 14 storage buildings with some of the buildings suffering moderate to major damage. The roof was taken off a local lounge as well. Part of the debris was blown into an occupied vehicle at a local fast food restaurant but the occupants were not injured. A monetary damage amount was not available for this publication.

Hail in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 24-FEB-07 11:40:00 to 24-FEB-07 11:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: OIL CITY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Hail reported on Caddo Lake.

Hail in CLAIBORNE, LOUISIANA
From 24-FEB-07 15:05:00 to 24-FEB-07 15:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUMMERFIELD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail reported along Barber Creek Road south of Hwy 9.

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 24-FEB-07 10:25:00 to 24-FEB-07 10:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHREVEPORT
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees down across powerlines in Southern Hills.

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 24-FEB-07 12:30:00 to 24-FEB-07 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHREVEPORT
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Large storage building destroyed 4 miles north northwest of Caspiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 24-FEB-07 12:35:00 to 24-FEB-07 12:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHREVEPORT
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several large tree limbs blown down along Hart Island Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAIBORNE, LOUISIANA
From 24-FEB-07 13:24:00 to 24-FEB-07 13:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: LISBON
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several large trees downed 5 miles east of Summerfield near Thurmon Road.

Tornado in UNION, LOUISIANA
From 24-FEB-07 15:15:00 to 24-FEB-07 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOCKHART
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A strong tornado developed under a supercell thunderstorm which moved northeast across the extreme northwest part of the parish. Damage was largely confined to forestry areas. Trees were snapped off and blown over at various points along the track. Several roofs were damaged to homes near the tornado path. This storm was rated an EF0 on the new enhanced Fujita scale. A monetary damage amount was not available for this publication.  Damage Indicator (DI): TS.  Degree of Damage (DOD): 4.

Tornado in BOSSIER, LOUISIANA
From 24-FEB-07 10:42:00 to 24-FEB-07 10:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOSSIER CITY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down at the south end of Carriage Oaks subdivision approximately 7 miles north northeast of Downtown Bossier City. The tornado tracked north northeast in between Lake Side Drive and Hickory Ridge Road. Between 40 and 50 structures sustained varying degrees of damage from lost shingles to roof decking lost off a few homes. One home sustained wall collapse around the garage. This tornado was rated an EF1 on the new enhanced Fujita scale. There was one injury reported. A monetery damage amount was not available for this publication.  Damage Indicator (DI): FR12.  Degree of Damage (DOD): 6.