Deepening low pressure moving through the Lower Mississippi River Valley into the Ohio River Valley pushed a cold front through southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi on the 1st. Severe thunderstorms developed in advance of the front, producing numerous reports of severe weather, including several tornadoes.

Tornado in WASHINGTON, LOUISIANA
From 01-NOV-18 02:35:00 to 01-NOV-18 02:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEES CREEK
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-2 tornado touched down along Highway 60, moved north-northeast across Highway 439 and continued to just north of Mack Adams Oberry Road. Where the tornado touched down along Highway 60, numerous trees were snapped and uprooted. A single family home had a large portion of its roof removed and one exterior wall blown in. Several trailers were heavily damaged including one rolled trailer, injuring its two occupants. Estimated peak wind was 115 mph, path length 2.25 miles, path width 200 yards.

Tornado in TANGIPAHOA, LOUISIANA
From 01-NOV-18 02:37:00 to 01-NOV-18 02:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: KENTWOOD
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-1 tornado touched down along Louisiana Highway 1049 just west of Interstate 55, where minor tree damage occurred with one tree snapped. The tornado proceeded east with mainly just some light tree damage as it crossed I-55. The strongest damage occurred along Wren Street, where multiple trees were snapped and uprooted, along with numerous tree limbs damaged. At the end of Wren St., two large pine trees were uprooted. One fell through and destroyed a mobile home. Other minor structural damage occurred to a few residences where mainly shingles were ripped off. The tornado continued eastward before finally lifting along Louisiana Highway 1051. The estimated peak wind was 90 mph, path length 0.6 miles, path width 50 yards.

Tornado in WASHINGTON, LOUISIANA
From 01-NOV-18 02:54:00 to 01-NOV-18 02:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: VARNADO
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-2 tornado initially touched down near Military Road, north of Brookedale Road, and continued north-northeast to just north of HH Williams Road. A large number of trees were snapped or uprooted. An outbuilding was destroyed, and several camper trailers rolled. A single family home had part of the roof removed with damage to the porch. Estimated peak wind was 115 mph, path length 0.66 miles, path width 200 yards.

Tornado in TANGIPAHOA, LOUISIANA
From 01-NOV-18 02:57:00 to 01-NOV-18 02:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMPBELL
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-1 tornado touched down just north of Medical Center Drive and snapped multiple trees west of Veterans Avenue. The tornado crossed Veterans Avenue and led to further tree damage along with some minor to moderate structural damage. Minor damage occurred to a hotel, and also to a small office building. A few windows were blown out at the hotel. The tornado continued eastward, where it then caused moderate roof damage to a small professional building. Some roof decking was ripped off and multiple dormers were ripped off or damaged. The tornado continued eastward and quickly dissipated as it moved back into the woods. Estimated peak wind was 100 mph, path length 0.51 miles, path width 75 yards.

Tornado in ST. TAMMANY, LOUISIANA
From 01-NOV-18 03:23:00 to 01-NOV-18 03:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOODBEE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-0 tornado touched down in the Tallow Creek subdivision, along Solomon Drive, where mostly minor tree damage occurred. It then traveled east along Cole Court and Arian Lane. Minor roof damage occurred mainly from shingles being ripped off and several trees were snapped. Multiple fences and mailboxes were also knocked down. The tornado lifted before reaching Jack Drive. Estimated peak wind was 85 mph, path length 0.29 miles, path width 30 yards.

Thunderstorm Wind in EAST FELICIANA, LOUISIANA
From 01-NOV-18 01:45:00 to 01-NOV-18 01:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SLAUGHTER
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Multiple trees were reported blown down around Slaughter.

Thunderstorm Wind in EAST BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA
From 01-NOV-18 01:52:00 to 01-NOV-18 01:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: ISTROUMA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Received reports that a tree fell on a mobile home on Shelley Street in Baton Rouge.

Thunderstorm Wind in EAST FELICIANA, LOUISIANA
From 01-NOV-18 01:41:00 to 01-NOV-18 01:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLIVE BRANCH
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A tree was reported blown down in the roadway in the 23200 block of Plank Road near Port Hudson-Pride Road in Zachary.

Thunderstorm Wind in EAST FELICIANA, LOUISIANA
From 01-NOV-18 01:50:00 to 01-NOV-18 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BATTLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported scattered wind damage southwest of Clinton and around the community of Clinton. in the vicinity of Highway LA 955 and Battle Road - at least seven trees were blown down.  In the community of Clinton, multiple trees were blown down and at least house damaged by falling trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in EAST BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA
From 01-NOV-18 02:01:00 to 01-NOV-18 02:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: (BTR)RYAN FLD BATON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple single engine aircraft were reported damaged at Baton Rouge Airport. One aircraft was picked up and thrown 1000 feet, and was declared a total loss. Report received from Baton Rouge Airport Operations Manager.

Thunderstorm Wind in EAST BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA
From 01-NOV-18 01:50:00 to 01-NOV-18 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ZACHARY
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Trees were reported blown down on multiple roads in East Baton Rouge Parish.

Thunderstorm Wind in TANGIPAHOA, LOUISIANA
From 01-NOV-18 03:06:00 to 01-NOV-18 03:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROBERT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A tree was reported blown down east of Ponchatoula at the intersection of Louisiana Highway 445 and Louisiana Highway 22.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. TAMMANY, LOUISIANA
From 01-NOV-18 03:30:00 to 01-NOV-18 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLAIBORNE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees were blown down along Louisiana Highway 36 near Camille and East 3rd Streets.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. TAMMANY, LOUISIANA
From 01-NOV-18 03:30:00 to 01-NOV-18 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ABITA SPGS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was reported uprooted on Rangeline Road north of Abita Springs. Event time approximated based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. TAMMANY, LOUISIANA
From 01-NOV-18 03:31:00 to 01-NOV-18 03:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: COVINGTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and power lines were reported blown down in the Covington area.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
From 01-NOV-18 04:15:00 to 01-NOV-18 04:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GENTILLY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Reports from broadcast media of a tree blown down on a home in New Orleans East.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. HELENA, LOUISIANA
From 01-NOV-18 02:10:00 to 01-NOV-18 02:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENSBURG
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Thunderstorm wind gusts blow down trees in several location in St Helena Parish that blocked roadways.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, LOUISIANA
From 01-NOV-18 05:36:00 to 01-NOV-18 05:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAND ISLE
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: C-MAN Station

A 56 knot (64 mph) wind gust was observed at the Grand Isle CMAN station. A trailer was reported blown over in Grand Isle.

Lightning in EAST BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA
From 01-NOV-18 02:10:00 to 01-NOV-18 02:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: COMITE
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A house fire was possibly caused by lightning in the 6700 block of Vineyard Drive in Baton Rouge.