A complex of severe thunderstorms developed across northwest Mississippi and moved west southwest into the region...downing numerous trees and powerlines across north central and northeast Louisiana.  A gust front developed ahead of the convection and preceded the convection by in some cases 10 to 15 miles. This outflow boundary or gust front produced winds approaching 50 mph which downed trees and powerlines as well.  The storms propagated into a very unstable airmass during the late night hours of August 2nd and continued into the early morning hours of August 3rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in OUACHITA, LOUISIANA
From 03-AUG-08 00:45:00 to 03-AUG-08 00:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONROE
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A 20 inch diameter tree was downed in North Monroe on Pargould Road near Kenmore Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in OUACHITA, LOUISIANA
From 03-AUG-08 00:45:00 to 03-AUG-08 00:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKESHORE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A 15 inch diameter tree and powerline was downed in North Monroe at the corner of Spencer and Myrtle Roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in OUACHITA, LOUISIANA
From 03-AUG-08 00:45:00 to 03-AUG-08 00:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONROE
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree was downed on Country Place Road near Park Avenue.

Strong Wind in JACKSON, LOUISIANA
From 03-AUG-08 00:35:00 to 03-AUG-08 00:35:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 44.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A gust front blew down several trees just east of Eros, Louisiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANT, LOUISIANA
From 03-AUG-08 01:25:00 to 03-AUG-08 01:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: DRY PRONG
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and powerlines were downed across the entire parish.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALDWELL, LOUISIANA
From 03-AUG-08 00:30:00 to 03-AUG-08 00:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAYSON
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed along La. 126 near Grayson, Louisiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALDWELL, LOUISIANA
From 03-AUG-08 00:47:00 to 03-AUG-08 00:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARKS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Powerlines were downed across the southern portion of the parish.

Strong Wind in JACKSON, LOUISIANA
From 03-AUG-08 00:59:00 to 03-AUG-08 00:59:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A gust front downed some powerlines northwest of Jonesboro, Louisiana.

Strong Wind in UNION, LOUISIANA
From 03-AUG-08 00:20:00 to 03-AUG-08 00:20:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A gust front blew down a tree along Hwy. 143 approximately 1 mile south of Rocky Branch, Louisiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in NATCHITOCHES, LOUISIANA
From 03-AUG-08 01:50:00 to 03-AUG-08 01:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: NATCHITOCHES
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and powerlines were downed across the entire parish.

Thunderstorm Wind in BIENVILLE, LOUISIANA
From 03-AUG-08 01:30:00 to 03-AUG-08 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIENVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and powerlines were downed across the entire parish.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINN, LOUISIANA
From 03-AUG-08 01:10:00 to 03-AUG-08 01:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINNFIELD
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and powerlines were downed across the entire parish.

Thunderstorm Wind in OUACHITA, LOUISIANA
From 03-AUG-08 00:50:00 to 03-AUG-08 00:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKESHORE
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A 20 inch diameter tree was downed on Martin Street at the intersection of King Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in OUACHITA, LOUISIANA
From 03-AUG-08 00:20:00 to 03-AUG-08 00:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLHAVEN
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down just east of Monroe, Louisiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in OUACHITA, LOUISIANA
From 03-AUG-08 00:30:00 to 03-AUG-08 00:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: KIROLI WOODS
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree was blown down across La. 143, approximately 2 miles north of West Monroe, Louisiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA SALLE, LOUISIANA
From 03-AUG-08 00:48:00 to 03-AUG-08 00:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: JENA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed across the entire parish.

Thunderstorm Wind in OUACHITA, LOUISIANA
From 03-AUG-08 00:57:00 to 03-AUG-08 00:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHENIERE
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees were downed across La. 546 in West Monroe, Louisiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALDWELL, LOUISIANA
From 03-AUG-08 00:20:00 to 03-AUG-08 00:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBIA ARPT
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down near town.

Strong Wind in BIENVILLE, LOUISIANA
From 03-AUG-08 01:10:00 to 03-AUG-08 01:10:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were downed by a gust front east of the community of Bienville, Louisiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in OUACHITA, LOUISIANA
From 03-AUG-08 00:55:00 to 03-AUG-08 00:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONROE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A large tree was downed at the intersection of Walnut Street and Bres Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, LOUISIANA
From 03-AUG-08 01:05:00 to 03-AUG-08 01:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSTON
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down along Rough Edge Road east of town.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, LOUISIANA
From 03-AUG-08 01:10:00 to 03-AUG-08 01:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down along Mitchell Road in Ruston, Louisiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALDWELL, LOUISIANA
From 03-AUG-08 00:30:00 to 03-AUG-08 00:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: KELLY
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed along La. 850 in Grayson, Louisiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, LOUISIANA
From 03-AUG-08 01:00:00 to 03-AUG-08 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHATHAM
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and powerlines were downed across the entire parish.  Some of the damage included downed trees in the town of Hodge where Front Street was blocked and a metal fence was blown destroyed at the local paper mill. Large trees also fell near a restaurant in Jonesboro, Louisiana.

Strong Wind in OUACHITA, LOUISIANA
From 03-AUG-08 00:10:00 to 03-AUG-08 00:10:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A large tree was blown down on Susan Drive off Wallace Dean Road in Monroe, Louisiana.  A tree was also down across Evergreen Street 1 block south of Smith Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 03-AUG-08 18:28:00 to 03-AUG-08 18:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOORINGSPORT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Downed powerlines resulted in power outages just west of Mooringspot, Louisiana.