An early morning line of thunderstorms produced a weak tornado in Southwest Louisiana as a short wave passed through the region. A drier air mass moved into the region by the afternoon, however another short wave affected the region during the afternoon with more thunderstorms. Storms in Central Louisiana produced hail while one decaying storm over the coastal gulf waters lead to a heat burst over Southwest Louisiana.

High Wind in CALCASIEU, LOUISIANA
From 19-APR-15 21:00:00 to 19-APR-15 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 64.00 MG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A decaying thunderstorm passed southeast across the Jefferson County coast in Southeast Texas and into the near shore gulf waters of Cameron Parish. A heat burst occurred to the north of this storm across southern and central sections of Calcasieu Parish. Wind gusts of 45 to 55 MPH were common with a one second gust of 74 MPH recorded on top of the Magnolia Building in Downtown Lake Charles by KPLC 7. The ASOS at the Lake Charles Regional Airport recorded 51 MPH and Chennault Field recorded 54 MPH. Many trees were downed in the city as were power lines. Mostly light damage was noted to some structures with one dock at a city park damaged from wave action on Prien Lake. After the event some sections of the city were with out power for 3 days.

Hail in RAPIDES, LOUISIANA
From 19-APR-15 19:20:00 to 19-APR-15 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BALL
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotters and the public reported 1 to 1.25 inch hail from Tioga to Ball in Rapides Parish.

Tornado in BEAUREGARD, LOUISIANA
From 19-APR-15 00:55:00 to 19-APR-15 00:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: DE RIDDER
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado developed in the southern sections of DeRidder near the intersection of Highway 27 and Bon Ami Street. The tornado continued along a northeast path damaging trees until becoming stronger before crossing Highway 190. Damage along Highway 190 included roofing and siding removal to multiple structures. The tornado collapsed an awning at the East Village Shopping Center north of Highway 190 before dissipating.

Hail in VERNON, LOUISIANA
From 19-APR-15 19:17:00 to 19-APR-15 19:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEESVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Golf ball sized hail reported in the west side of Leesville.

Hail in RAPIDES, LOUISIANA
From 19-APR-15 19:31:00 to 19-APR-15 19:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: SMITHVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Golf ball sized hail was reported on the north side of Pineville with a passing storm.

Hail in RAPIDES, LOUISIANA
From 19-APR-15 19:54:00 to 19-APR-15 19:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple public reports of one inch hail was received from near Deville during a passing storm.

High Wind in EAST CAMERON, LOUISIANA
From 19-APR-15 21:00:00 to 19-APR-15 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A decaying thunderstorm passed southeast across the Jefferson County coast in Southeast Texas and into the near shore gulf waters of Cameron Parish. A heat burst occurred to the north of this storm across north and northeast sections of Cameron Parish. Wind gusts of 45 to 55 MPH were common. Trees and power lines were downed across northern Cameron Parish from the event. Mostly light roof damage was noted to some structures. After the event some areas were with out power for 3 days.

High Wind in JEFFERSON DAVIS, LOUISIANA
From 21-APR-15 22:00:00 to 21-APR-15 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A decaying thunderstorm passed southeast across the Jefferson County coast in Southeast Texas and into the near shore gulf waters of Cameron Parish. A heat burst occurred to the north of this storm from Calcasieu and Cameron Parishes into central sections of Jefferson Davis County. Wind gusts of 45 to 55 MPH were common with the highest wind gust of 63 MPH recorded at the Jennings Airport. Trees and power lines were reported down in the parish.