A moist and unstable air mass spread north from the gulf while a strong cold front pushed in from the west. A line of thunderstorms developed along the frontal boundary as it moved across the region. Several short lived tornadoes occurred along the leading edge of the squall line along with strong wind gusts.

Tornado in BEAUREGARD, LOUISIANA
From 02-JAN-17 10:06:00 to 02-JAN-17 10:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: FIELDS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down at the Mystic Baptist Church. Part of the
metal roof was peeled off and several trees were snapped. The peak winds were estimated at 90 MPH.

Tornado in BEAUREGARD, LOUISIANA
From 02-JAN-17 10:17:00 to 02-JAN-17 10:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEALE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down along Highway 27 north of Oretta, blowing
down several trees. It moved across a wooded field and snapped
several trees along Foster Tee and North Foster Road. Some of the
trees landed on homes and caused damage. A barn/garage had part of
its metal roof ripped off. The estimated peak wind was 105 MPH.

Tornado in BEAUREGARD, LOUISIANA
From 02-JAN-17 10:30:00 to 02-JAN-17 10:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: KERNAN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down south of Ragley, damaging near two dozen homes.
Most of the damage was to roofing material, although some homes
had trees land on them. Several garages and outbuildings were
also damaged or destroyed. Along US Highway 171, several power
poles were blown down with debris on the highway. The peak winds were estimated at 110 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEN, LOUISIANA
From 02-JAN-17 10:44:00 to 02-JAN-17 10:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: REEVES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were downed and a building was damaged in Reeves.

Tornado in BEAUREGARD, LOUISIANA
From 02-JAN-17 10:30:00 to 02-JAN-17 10:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: KERNAN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down in a rural area south of Longville, snapping
pine trees along the way. One barn had part of its metal roof pulled
off. The estimate peak wind was 105 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEN, LOUISIANA
From 02-JAN-17 11:00:00 to 02-JAN-17 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELIZABETH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A picture of a barn with the roof removed was received through social media.

Tornado in RAPIDES, LOUISIANA
From 02-JAN-17 11:06:00 to 02-JAN-17 11:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAPIDES
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down along Boogaerts Road, removing part of
the roof of a single-wide mobile home. A carport was tipped over,
and several trees were snapped. Two other homes received minor
damage from flying debris. The estimated peak wind was 105 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEN, LOUISIANA
From 02-JAN-17 11:15:00 to 02-JAN-17 11:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: OBERLIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several trees were reported down along Highway 26.

Tornado in EVANGELINE, LOUISIANA
From 02-JAN-17 11:30:00 to 02-JAN-17 11:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAMOU
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado briefly touched down on L D Verrette Lane, damaging
three homes. All three had roof damage, with partial metal roofing
material removed. The peak winds were estimated at 75 MPH.

Tornado in RAPIDES, LOUISIANA
From 02-JAN-17 11:31:00 to 02-JAN-17 11:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEEKER
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down along Lloyds Bridge Road, damaging several
homes and large barns. Debris was strewn across the adjacent fields. The estimated peak wind was 110 MPH.

Tornado in AVOYELLES, LOUISIANA
From 02-JAN-17 11:44:00 to 02-JAN-17 11:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUNKIE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado formed over Bunkie and produced widespread tree damage
across Bunkie, especially the western side of town. Two homes
were destroyed when trees landed on them and came through the roof.
At least another 70 buildings were damaged or destroyed in Bunkie. The peak estimated wind speed was 105 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in EVANGELINE, LOUISIANA
From 02-JAN-17 11:45:00 to 02-JAN-17 11:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: VILLE PLATTE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A home received roof damage and many large branches were down in Ville Platte.

Tornado in AVOYELLES, LOUISIANA
From 02-JAN-17 11:47:00 to 02-JAN-17 11:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORMA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Widespread trees were snapped or uprooted across the Hessmer
community. At least 30 buildings were damaged or destroyed.
Numerous power lines and poles were blown down along major
roads including LA Highway 114 and Main Street. A moving truck
was tipped on its side by the wind. The peak estimated wind speed was 90 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in AVOYELLES, LOUISIANA
From 02-JAN-17 11:50:00 to 02-JAN-17 11:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: EVERGREEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees and power lines were reported down in Evergreen along Highways 361 and 29.

Thunderstorm Wind in ACADIA, LOUISIANA
From 02-JAN-17 11:51:00 to 02-JAN-17 11:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICHARD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was reported down on the Charlene Highway.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. LANDRY, LOUISIANA
From 02-JAN-17 12:40:00 to 02-JAN-17 12:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MELVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were downed and several structures received roof damage in Melville.

Tornado in AVOYELLES, LOUISIANA
From 02-JAN-17 11:51:00 to 02-JAN-17 11:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARKSVILLE MUNI ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 2.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down near the airport where one hangar and two
planes were damaged. A Wal-Mart store had some skylights shattered
and parts of the roof was damaged. Neighboring strip mall stores
also received minor facade damage and a portable fireworks shop
was destroyed. Across the street, several large trees fell on homes
and several other buildings were damaged as well. The estimated peak wind was 110 MPH.