A vigorous upper level storm system moved out of west Texas and into central Texas during the morning of January 25th. An area of low pressure at the surface moved out of extreme southern Texas and into east central Texas during the late morning and afternoon hours. A warm front which was just off the southeast Texas/southwest Louisiana coast on the 24th, moved north during the morning and took a position along or just south of the interstate 20 corridor of northeast Texas and northern Louisiana. A moderately unstable airmass was noted in the warm sector south of the warm front with dewpoints in the middle 60s. A very strong low level and deep layer shear storm environment developed across the region and the result was strong to severe thunderstorms, some of which produced isolated tornadoes across the region.

Thunderstorm Wind in NATCHITOCHES, LOUISIANA
From 25-JAN-12 14:43:00 to 25-JAN-12 14:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARCO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A metal roof was partially blown off a home at Marco, Louisiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE SOTO, LOUISIANA
From 25-JAN-12 12:12:00 to 25-JAN-12 12:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANSFIELD
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were downed throughout the parish.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE SOTO, LOUISIANA
From 25-JAN-12 12:16:00 to 25-JAN-12 12:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRIERSON
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were downed along Friendship Road in Frierson, Louisiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, LOUISIANA
From 25-JAN-12 13:15:00 to 25-JAN-12 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINDEN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were reported down near Pilgrim Rest at Camp Zion, Horseshoe Road and Buchanan Street.  Significant tree damage was also reported along with some roof damage and light pole damage in the city park across from the Webster Parish Library.  A car was also damaged by the debris and a trampoline was blown from a persons back yard.

Tornado in SABINE, LOUISIANA
From 25-JAN-12 14:01:00 to 25-JAN-12 14:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEASON DAM
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The National Weather Service conducted a storm survey in Sabine Parish and concluded that damage was the result of an EF0 tornado.  The tornado first touched down northwest of Peason near the intersection of Bridges Road and Hwy 118. The tornado tracked southeast generally parallel to Hwy 118. Damage consisted mostly of numerous tree branches being snapped. Near the intersection of Hwy 118 and Peason Road, several outbuildings suffered roof damage. Two chicken houses had portions of their metal roofs completed removed and other sections where the metal had been peeled back. Owner of the property reported that he heard the tornado. The tornado continued southeast causing sporadic tree damage before lifting along Hwy 118 west of the Sabine/Natchitoches Parish Line. The maximum winds are estimated at 65-75 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in SABINE, LOUISIANA
From 25-JAN-12 13:35:00 to 25-JAN-12 13:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLORIEN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were downed across the southern third of Sabine Parish.

Thunderstorm Wind in NATCHITOCHES, LOUISIANA
From 25-JAN-12 14:51:00 to 25-JAN-12 14:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: GALBRAITH
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A sports utility vehicle was blown off Interstate 49 near mile marker 113 northeast of Flatwoods, Louisiana.  There were no report of any injuries.

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 25-JAN-12 12:20:00 to 25-JAN-12 12:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAYLES
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A driver of an 18-wheeler suffered minor injuries when his truck was blown over into a ditch from thunderstorm wind gusts.  The incident occurred on Hwy. 175 just west of Hwy. 1.