A deep upper level low pressure and an associated cold front produced a line of thunderstorms that moved across southeast Louisiana, southern Mississippi and the adjacent coastal waters during the morning and afternoon hours of the 14th. Several reports of tornadoes were received from these storms.

Tornado in EAST BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA
From 14-APR-18 07:13:00 to 14-APR-18 07:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: NESSER
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-0 tornado touched down in the Industriplex area and moved east-southeast on an intermittent path to just east-northeast of the intersection of Stumberg Lane and Airline Highway. Several metal buildings had large doors blow in or bent along with mostly minor roof damage. Several trees were blown down along Airline Highway near Pecue Land and Stumberg Lane. Maximum wind was estimated at 85 mph, path length 1.5 miles, path width 50 yards.

Tornado in ST. HELENA, LOUISIANA
From 14-APR-18 07:20:00 to 14-APR-18 07:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: LIVERPOOL
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A storm survey determined a very short lived EF-0 tornado touchdown on Culin Harrell Road. Two large oak trees were uprooted. Another oak tree was snapped and twisted. Power lines were knocked down due to falling trees. Maximum estimated winds 75 mph, path length 100 yards, path width 20 yards.

Tornado in TANGIPAHOA, LOUISIANA
From 14-APR-18 07:36:00 to 14-APR-18 07:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARCOLA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A storm survey determined an EF-0 tornado track starting in St. Helena Parish at the intersection of Louisiana Highways 441 and 1048, proceeding east along Louisiana 1048 into Tangipahoa Parish, lifting near U.S. Highway 51 at Arcola. Large pine and oak trees were uprooted. Most of the trees that were knocked down were noted along Arcola Road. Some shingles were removed off of one residence. Small canopoies and trampolines were mangled. Estimated maximum winds were 85 mph, path width 120 yards.

Tornado in TANGIPAHOA, LOUISIANA
From 14-APR-18 07:38:00 to 14-APR-18 07:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARCOLA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A narrow but linear track of an EF-0 tornado was detected at Interstate 55 Arcola Exit, then on side roads off of Louisiana Highway 1048. Minor tree damage was noted to small diameter pine trees as the tornado lifted near Russell Town Road. Estimated maximum winds 75 mph, path width 25 yards. Distinctly separate from another tornado approximately 1/2 mile north of this track.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEST FELICIANA, LOUISIANA
From 14-APR-18 06:00:00 to 14-APR-18 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAKEFIELD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few large trees were blown down near Louisiana Highway 421 in Wakefield. Event time was estimated based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in EAST FELICIANA, LOUISIANA
From 14-APR-18 06:40:00 to 14-APR-18 06:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLINTON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Approximately a dozen trees were blown down in the vicinity of Clinton. Several rural roads were blocked by the fallen trees. Event time was estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in EAST BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA
From 14-APR-18 07:05:00 to 14-APR-18 07:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: JONES CREEK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A report was received of a tree blown down onto a home near Oneal Road and Antioch Boulevard. Event time was estimated based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in EAST BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA
From 14-APR-18 07:11:00 to 14-APR-18 07:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: NESSER
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Approximately 10 trees and a number of large branches were blown down in a residential area in the vicinity of Jefferson Terrace Park. Several trees fell on house roofs, and others on power lines. The area of scattered wind damage was fairly broad with orientation of damage in an easterly direction.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. HELENA, LOUISIANA
From 14-APR-18 07:25:00 to 14-APR-18 07:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENSBURG
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were reported blown down south of Greensburg along Louisiana Highway 43. Trees were also blown down along Louisiana Highway 1045 near the Tangipahoa River. Event time was estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. HELENA, LOUISIANA
From 14-APR-18 07:35:00 to 14-APR-18 07:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: GEORGEVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The St. Helena Parish Emergency Manager reported that trees were blown down in Montpelier. Event time was estimated based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in TANGIPAHOA, LOUISIANA
From 14-APR-18 07:40:00 to 14-APR-18 07:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ACCOLA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Tangipahoa Parish Emergency Manager estimated that over 100 trees were blown down around Arcola, along with minor shingle damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIVINGSTON, LOUISIANA
From 14-APR-18 07:55:00 to 14-APR-18 07:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: VERDUN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Large trees were reported blown down near the intersection of Louisiana Highways 444 and 63.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. TAMMANY, LOUISIANA
From 14-APR-18 10:15:00 to 14-APR-18 10:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SLIDELL
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Trees were reported blown down in the Palm Lake Subdivision, on West Hall, and on Front Street. Event time was estimated based on radar.

Tornado in ST. HELENA, LOUISIANA
From 14-APR-18 07:35:00 to 14-APR-18 07:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENSBURG
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A storm survey indicated an EF-0 tornado track that began in St. Helena Parish at the intersection of Louisiana Highways 441 and 1048, and moved eastward into Tangipahoa Parish. Large pine and oak trees were uprooted. Maximum winds were estimated at 85 mph.