A persistent stationary front provided the focus for numerous thunderstorms across southern Mississippi and southeast Louisiana during the afternoon of the 15th and early morning of the 16th. A wake low moved across the northern Gulf of Mexico behind the thunderstorm complex, producing several reports of strong winds.

Hail in ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, LOUISIANA
From 15-APR-15 14:45:00 to 15-APR-15 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLOW GROVE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail ranging from nickel to golfball size was reported from the Garyville, Reserve, and Laplace communities as a severe thunderstorm moved across the parish.

Hail in TANGIPAHOA, LOUISIANA
From 15-APR-15 16:32:00 to 15-APR-15 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: KENTWOOD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Quarter size to golf ball sized hail reported by Kentwood Police Department.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, LOUISIANA
From 15-APR-15 15:30:00 to 15-APR-15 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: (MSY)MOISANT FLD NEW
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A wind gust to 60 mph was recorded at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, LOUISIANA
From 15-APR-15 15:35:00 to 15-APR-15 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: KENNER
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines and trees were blown down and blocking roads in Kenner.

Hail in ST. JAMES, LOUISIANA
From 15-APR-15 14:25:00 to 15-APR-15 14:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAMERCY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail ranging from three quarter to one inch in diameter was reported in the Grammercy area.

Hail in ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
From 15-APR-15 16:10:00 to 15-APR-15 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MICHEND
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Ping pong to golf ball size hail was reported.

Hail in JEFFERSON, LOUISIANA
From 15-APR-15 15:30:00 to 15-APR-15 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: KENNER
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Photo of baseball size hail was sent to TV station through social media from Kenner. Event time was based on radar.

Hail in JEFFERSON, LOUISIANA
From 15-APR-15 15:42:00 to 15-APR-15 15:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTHPORT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Golf ball size hail reported in Kenner and Metairie by Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CHARLES, LOUISIANA
From 15-APR-15 15:00:00 to 15-APR-15 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LULING
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Ceiling and roof damage was reported due to strong thunderstorm winds at St. Rose Elementary School. A car was also moved and damaged due to the strong winds.

Hail in ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
From 15-APR-15 16:03:00 to 15-APR-15 16:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: VIEUX CARRE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio operator reported golf ball size hail near the Interstate 10 Interstate 610 split.