A closed upper level low pressure system drifted east across Northcentral Texas and Central Oklahoma during the afternoon of March 24th. Meanwhile, an intense surface low pressure system developed over Central Oklahoma, resulting in gusty southerly winds which quickly transported very warm and moist air northward across East Texas, North Louisiana, and Southern Arkansas. This resulted in an unstable air mass, and coupled with the strong wind shear in place and increased forcing ahead of this low pressure system, resulted in strong to severe thunderstorms developing during the early evening through a portion of the overnight hours. Numerous reports of damaging winds were received across East Texas, North Louisiana, and extreme Southern Arkansas, with several tornadoes also touching down across Harrison County Texas, as well as Desoto, Natchitoches, and Jackson Parishes in Northern Louisiana. The strongest storms exited Northcentral Louisiana by 1 am on March 25th, but strong, slow moving storms persisted through the overnight hours across the southern sections of Northcentral Louisiana, resulting in beneficial rainfall for these areas.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINN, LOUISIANA
From 24-MAR-17 23:10:00 to 24-MAR-17 23:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: SIKES
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down blocking a portion of a road in Sikes.

Thunderstorm Wind in OUACHITA, LOUISIANA
From 24-MAR-17 23:25:00 to 24-MAR-17 23:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CYPRESS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down on Cypress School Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in OUACHITA, LOUISIANA
From 24-MAR-17 23:30:00 to 24-MAR-17 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHENIERE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down on Tom Sturdivant Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in OUACHITA, LOUISIANA
From 24-MAR-17 23:32:00 to 24-MAR-17 23:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORKSVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down across Golson Road southeast of Calhoun.

Thunderstorm Wind in OUACHITA, LOUISIANA
From 24-MAR-17 23:45:00 to 24-MAR-17 23:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: KIROLI WOODS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on Andre Drive in West Monroe.

Thunderstorm Wind in OUACHITA, LOUISIANA
From 24-MAR-17 23:55:00 to 24-MAR-17 23:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: BREARD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several trees were blown down along Webster and Breville Streets. One tree was blown onto a home on Breville Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINN, LOUISIANA
From 24-MAR-17 23:55:00 to 24-MAR-17 23:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: PACKTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on Highway 167 South near the Grant Parish line.

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 24-MAR-17 20:05:00 to 24-MAR-17 20:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOORINGSPORT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down along Highway 169.

Tornado in NATCHITOCHES, LOUISIANA
From 24-MAR-17 22:00:00 to 24-MAR-17 22:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAGEWOOD
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 70.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-1 tornado with maximum estimated winds of 100-110 mph touched down on the southwest side of Hagewood, just west of Highway 117. Although the primary damage was snapped trees, two businesses at the intersection of Highway 117 and Highway 6 sustained some damage. The first was a metal warehouse that lost some siding. Across the street, a pool supply business sustained some roof damage. There was also an I-Beam structure behind the pool business that had several I-beams knocked down, including one that was blown over that had been attached to the concrete base. Several homes had minor roof damage, including one that had a corner of the roof lift enough for the ceiling to cave in. Several outbuildings were damaged or destroyed. This tornado continued northeast across Interstate 49 and across the western and northern fringes of Sibley Lake along Highway 504, crossing Highway 1 and lifting along White Oak Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in BIENVILLE, LOUISIANA
From 24-MAR-17 22:24:00 to 24-MAR-17 22:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: RINGGOLD
Magnitude: 87.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The Ringgold Assembly of God Church had its roof lifted by straight line winds. As the roof came back down, it crushed the un-reinforced cinderblock walls near the front of the structure, which then partially collapsed. Portions of the roof structure also pelted the home across the street, with one two-by-four piercing the swimming pool slide in the backyard. All debris was found immediately down-wind of the church. A home about a half mile west of the church lost some shingles, and several trees were uprooted.

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 24-MAR-17 20:06:00 to 24-MAR-17 20:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: OIL CITY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down along Highway 538.

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 24-MAR-17 20:16:00 to 24-MAR-17 20:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: GILLIAM
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down along Highway 71.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOSSIER, LOUISIANA
From 24-MAR-17 20:23:00 to 24-MAR-17 20:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUGHES
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down along Old Plain Dealing Road north of Highway 160.

Tornado in DE SOTO, LOUISIANA
From 24-MAR-17 21:05:00 to 24-MAR-17 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTER
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A water spout over Toledo Bend Reservoir moved inland at the Grapevine Estates as an EF-1 tornado, with maximum winds estimated to be between 90-100 mph. Three boats were lifted out of the water, with two being deposited between 250-300 yards north of the reservoir and one on the back porch of a house. Three homes suffered minor siding or roof damage. One home lost its back porch roof, and another lost a carport. Several pine trees were snapped along Grapevine Road, making access to the neighborhood difficult. The exact start point of this tornado is uncertain as it initially touched down over the Toledo Bend Reservoir.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE SOTO, LOUISIANA
From 24-MAR-17 21:56:00 to 24-MAR-17 21:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOSS
Magnitude: 87.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Twelve empty railroad cars were blown off of the track at the International Paper Plant. Wooden power poles were also snapped at the base.

Tornado in DE SOTO, LOUISIANA
From 24-MAR-17 21:35:00 to 24-MAR-17 21:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANSFIELD
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-1 tornado with maximum estimated winds between 90-100 mph touched down along Pine Street just outside the Mansfield city limits, and then moved northeast along Binning Road. The primary damage was snapped pine trees. However, two homes suffered damage from falling trees, and four outbuildings were damaged or destroyed by falling trees.

Tornado in WINN, LOUISIANA
From 24-MAR-17 22:49:00 to 24-MAR-17 22:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: GANSVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-1 tornado with maximum estimated winds between 95-105 mph touched down along Highway 505 just west of the Wyatt community, snapping several trees. This tornadic damage was sporadic and interspersed with straight line wind damage that occurred along and north of Highway 505.

Tornado in JACKSON, LOUISIANA
From 24-MAR-17 22:54:00 to 24-MAR-17 23:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: WYATT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-1 tornado with maximum estimated winds between 100-110 mph touched down along Highway 505 in Southern Jackson Parish between Highway 167 and Highway 4, southwest of Weston. The primary damage was snapped trees. However, one metal outbuilding was overturned.