Showers and thunderstorms, associated with a squall line, affected the area during the evening hours of April 3rd. These brought damaging straight line winds to the region.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOREHOUSE, LOUISIANA
From 03-APR-18 17:14:00 to 03-APR-18 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: PT PLEASANT
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 45.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A utility pole was broken near the Bastrop airport and another was broken along US 165. Several trees and powerlines were blown down just to the west of Bastrop.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOREHOUSE, LOUISIANA
From 03-APR-18 17:13:00 to 03-APR-18 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: TWIN OAKS
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A wire was blown down along Yeldell Road. Trees were also blown down in northern parts of the parish along Highway 591(Old Berlin Road).

Thunderstorm Wind in WEST CARROLL, LOUISIANA
From 03-APR-18 17:44:00 to 03-APR-18 17:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: PIONEER
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A utility pole was broken along Vaughn Street and powerlines were blown down along Highway 577.

Thunderstorm Wind in EAST CARROLL, LOUISIANA
From 03-APR-18 17:54:00 to 03-APR-18 18:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHELBURN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Powerlines were blown down along Highland Drive north northwest of Lake Providence. Another powerline was blown down off Homestead Road south southeast of Lake Providence. Trees and powerlines were blown down across the city of Lake Providence.

Thunderstorm Wind in EAST CARROLL, LOUISIANA
From 03-APR-18 18:13:00 to 03-APR-18 18:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALSATIA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A tree was blown down on a house in Alsatia.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, LOUISIANA
From 03-APR-18 17:31:00 to 03-APR-18 17:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A traffic signal was blown down at LA Highway 15 and LA Highway 133.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, LOUISIANA
From 03-APR-18 17:35:00 to 03-APR-18 17:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTO
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A swath of damaging thunderstorm downburst winds with speeds up to 90mph swept through central Richland Parish. These high winds blew down numerous trees and large tree branches surrounding Louisiana Highway 15 between Alto and Archibald. Several sheds and porches, as well as a car and metal outbuilding were damaged by the wind and fallen trees. The estimated length of this swath of wind was 8 miles with a width of 2000 yards.

Thunderstorm Wind in TENSAS, LOUISIANA
From 03-APR-18 18:50:00 to 03-APR-18 18:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: DELTA BRIDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down near Highway 3252.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, LOUISIANA
From 03-APR-18 17:40:00 to 03-APR-18 17:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARCHIBALD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A wire was blown down along Lynn Cemetery Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, LOUISIANA
From 03-APR-18 17:55:00 to 03-APR-18 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUNN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A utility wire was blown down in the vicinity of Ferguson Road and Cooper Road south of Dunn.

Thunderstorm Wind in TENSAS, LOUISIANA
From 03-APR-18 18:54:00 to 03-APR-18 18:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRIMEA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down along county roads just west of St. Joseph.