A cold front moved across southeast Louisiana during the morning and early afternoon of the 24th. Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms developed in advance of the front. Numerous reports of wind damage were received, as well as at least 3 tornadoes.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, LOUISIANA
From 24-APR-13 10:50:00 to 24-APR-13 10:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: (MSY)MOISANT FLD NEW
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Five power poles were snapped on Acron Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, LOUISIANA
From 24-APR-13 10:50:00 to 24-APR-13 10:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: (MSY)MOISANT FLD NEW
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Large limbs greater than 4 inches in diameter were snapped off trees along Idaho Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, LOUISIANA
From 24-APR-13 10:51:00 to 24-APR-13 10:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: KENNER
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A metal frame patio was blown over on North Sibley Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, LOUISIANA
From 24-APR-13 10:53:00 to 24-APR-13 10:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRIDGEDALE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A flagpole was snapped near Transcontinental Drive and West Metairie Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
From 24-APR-13 10:59:00 to 24-APR-13 10:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW ORLEANS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A tree was blown down along Washington Avenue between Jeff Davis and Broadway Street.

Tornado in JEFFERSON, LOUISIANA
From 24-APR-13 10:48:00 to 24-APR-13 10:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOISANT ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A short lived tornado touched down near the intersection of West Loyola Drive and Joe Yenni Boulevard. The storm moved nearly due south along West Loyola causing minor to moderate roof damage to about a dozen homes. The tornado also downed power lines, knocked over light poles, and ripped large limbs off of several large oak trees. A few of the limbs were upward of 18 inches in diameter. The tornado lifted shortly after crossing the intersection of West Loyola Drive and Vintage Drive. Sporadic straight line wind damage was also found in surrounding areas. Estimated peak wind speed was 90 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in IBERVILLE, LOUISIANA
From 24-APR-13 07:43:00 to 24-APR-13 07:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST GABRIEL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A few small trees were reported blown down in St. Gabriel.

Thunderstorm Wind in IBERVILLE, LOUISIANA
From 24-APR-13 08:35:00 to 24-APR-13 08:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLAQUEMINE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on Louisiana Highway 1148 just north of Plaquemine. Event time was estimated based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
From 24-APR-13 11:10:00 to 24-APR-13 11:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW ORLEANS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Structural damage reported in Mid-City.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, LOUISIANA
From 24-APR-13 10:56:00 to 24-APR-13 10:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: METAIRIE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Multiple large metal storage shed units blown over.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, LOUISIANA
From 24-APR-13 10:58:00 to 24-APR-13 10:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: JEFFERSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Metal awnings were torn apart at a car dealership off Jefferson Highway and Brooklyn Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
From 24-APR-13 11:05:00 to 24-APR-13 11:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW ORLEANS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A power pole was snapped at the intersection of St. Charles and St. Andrew.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, LOUISIANA
From 24-APR-13 10:50:00 to 24-APR-13 10:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOISANT ARPT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A metal warehouse door was blown in on Piedmont Street.

Tornado in IBERVILLE, LOUISIANA
From 24-APR-13 08:55:00 to 24-APR-13 08:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAYOU PAUL
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A weak tornado touched down in the Bayou Paul area, just north of St. Gabriel. The short lived tornado crossed over Lawrence Parkway, Beehive Street, and Daisy Avenue, mainly causing tree damage. Five to ten oaks were snapped or uprooted with numerous branches snapped. One storage shed had a roof ripped off. The tornado quickly lifted after crossing Daisy Avenue. Estimated peak wind was 85 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, LOUISIANA
From 24-APR-13 10:50:00 to 24-APR-13 10:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: (MSY)MOISANT FLD NEW
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Wind gust of 51 knots or 59 mph was measured at New Orleans International Airport.

Tornado in JEFFERSON, LOUISIANA
From 24-APR-13 10:52:00 to 24-APR-13 10:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: KENNER
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A weak tornado touched down near the intersection of Meadowdale Street and Kent Avenue in Metairie, where it downed a large, but rotting, tree onto a parked car. The tornado moved southeastward causing minor roof damage to a few residences as it approached Veterans Boulevard. At the intersection of Transcontinental Drive and Veterans Boulevard, the tornado snapped several small trees and overturned a large truck, with the two occupants suffering minor injuries. The tornado continued to cause minor damage to trees and rooftops as it moved through the Pontchartrain Gardens subdivision. The tornado ripped a metal breezeway awning at a private school before crossing Interstate 10. It continued southeastward tearing large branches from trees and sporadically causing minor roof damage to several homes before lifting near the intersection of North Woodlawn Avenue and West Metairie Drive. Estimated peak wind was 75 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, LOUISIANA
From 24-APR-13 10:51:00 to 24-APR-13 10:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: (MSY)MOISANT FLD NEW
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Structural damage to new construction at the corner of Veterans Boulevard and Roosevelt Boulevard.