A mesoscale convective system (MCS) developed during the early morning hours of July 16th across North Texas, along a stationary front that extended from North Texas east to along the Southern Arkansas/North Louisiana border. Large scale forcing just ahead a weak upper level disturbance traversing atop upper ridging in place across Westcentral Texas maintained this complex of thunderstorms through the morning, with strong diurnal heating contributing to ample instability to intensify these thunderstorms as they entered East Texas, Southern Arkansas, and North Louisiana during the afternoon. Thus, this line of thunderstorms became severe, producing damaging winds which resulted in numerous reports of downed trees and power lines across North Louisiana before they exited the area by late afternoon.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOSSIER, LOUISIANA
From 16-JUL-23 13:46:00 to 16-JUL-23 13:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: FILLMORE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down onto power lines in the Princeton community.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOSSIER, LOUISIANA
From 16-JUL-23 13:27:00 to 16-JUL-23 13:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLOW CHUTE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were snapped and power poles were broken just south of Benton.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOSSIER, LOUISIANA
From 16-JUL-23 13:37:00 to 16-JUL-23 13:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Shingles were blown off of a home several miles east of Benton.

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 16-JUL-23 13:13:00 to 16-JUL-23 13:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONGWOOD
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed across Blanchard-Furrh Road between Republic Church Road and Highway 169 near the Longwood community.

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 16-JUL-23 13:18:00 to 16-JUL-23 13:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHREVEPORT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines were downed on Wilkinson Street between Linwood Avenue and William Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 16-JUL-23 13:19:00 to 16-JUL-23 13:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONGWOOD
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed across Highway 169 near South Lakeshore Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOSSIER, LOUISIANA
From 16-JUL-23 13:34:00 to 16-JUL-23 13:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOSTERS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A 60 mph wind gust was measured at Barksdale Air Force Base.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOSSIER, LOUISIANA
From 16-JUL-23 13:35:00 to 16-JUL-23 13:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLENHEIM
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Multiple trees and power lines were downed in the Shady Grove subdivision in South Bossier City.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOSSIER, LOUISIANA
From 16-JUL-23 13:35:00 to 16-JUL-23 13:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLENHEIM
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree fell onto a home on Parkway Drive in South Bossier City.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, LOUISIANA
From 16-JUL-23 14:59:00 to 16-JUL-23 14:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARMERVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were downed across much of Union Parish. Some trees fell onto structures and vehicles.

Thunderstorm Wind in NATCHITOCHES, LOUISIANA
From 16-JUL-23 15:01:00 to 16-JUL-23 15:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: POWHATAN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree limb was downed onto Highway 485 in the Powhatan community.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, LOUISIANA
From 16-JUL-23 15:11:00 to 16-JUL-23 15:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOATNER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down across Boatner Road just southwest of Caney lake.

Thunderstorm Wind in OUACHITA, LOUISIANA
From 16-JUL-23 15:18:00 to 16-JUL-23 15:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: CADERVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was downed across Highway 546 near Leckie Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in OUACHITA, LOUISIANA
From 16-JUL-23 15:30:00 to 16-JUL-23 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SICARD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down across Rowland Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in OUACHITA, LOUISIANA
From 16-JUL-23 15:30:00 to 16-JUL-23 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRIZZELL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down onto a power line on Joe White Road in Monroe.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA SALLE, LOUISIANA
From 16-JUL-23 15:46:00 to 16-JUL-23 15:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: JENA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down onto power lines on Nugent Street in Jena.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOSSIER, LOUISIANA
From 16-JUL-23 13:36:00 to 16-JUL-23 13:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOSSIER CITY
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A 59 mph wind gust was measured at the Shreveport Downtown Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, LOUISIANA
From 16-JUL-23 13:40:00 to 16-JUL-23 13:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SYKES FERRY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Power poles were snapped near Sarepta.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAIBORNE, LOUISIANA
From 16-JUL-23 14:10:00 to 16-JUL-23 14:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOMER
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across Claiborne Parish.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, LOUISIANA
From 16-JUL-23 14:40:00 to 16-JUL-23 14:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: BERNICE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple trees were blown down near Bernice.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOSSIER, LOUISIANA
From 16-JUL-23 13:46:00 to 16-JUL-23 13:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRINCETON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Power poles were snapped just north of Haughton.

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 16-JUL-23 13:03:00 to 16-JUL-23 13:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHREVEPORT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Trees and power lines were downed on Fairfield Avenue and Stephenson Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 16-JUL-23 13:10:00 to 16-JUL-23 13:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHREVEPORT DOWNTOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A 60 mph wind gust was estimated at the Shreveport Fire Department Central Fire Station in Downtown Shreveport.

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 16-JUL-23 13:13:00 to 16-JUL-23 13:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONGWOOD
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree fell across Highway 169 just north of Blanchard-Furrh Road near the Longwood community, crushing a car with the female driver suffering serious injuries.

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 16-JUL-23 13:27:00 to 16-JUL-23 13:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down across Dixie Shreveport Highway near I-220 East.

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 16-JUL-23 13:31:00 to 16-JUL-23 13:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA ROSEN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines were blown down on Garfield Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 16-JUL-23 13:32:00 to 16-JUL-23 13:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA ROSEN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines were downed on Hallmark Drive between Hallmark Circle and Hillsboro Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, LOUISIANA
From 16-JUL-23 14:40:00 to 16-JUL-23 14:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and power lines were downed in Ruston and throughout Lincoln Parish. Much of Ruston and Choudrant were without power.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, LOUISIANA
From 16-JUL-23 14:40:00 to 16-JUL-23 14:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHAUTAUQUA SPGS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A 100 foot Hampton Inn Hotel sign was blown down along North Trenton Street just north of I-20 in Ruston.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, LOUISIANA
From 16-JUL-23 14:50:00 to 16-JUL-23 14:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPEARSVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were blown down across Western Union Parish.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA SALLE, LOUISIANA
From 16-JUL-23 15:31:00 to 16-JUL-23 15:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLLA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down in Olla.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA SALLE, LOUISIANA
From 16-JUL-23 15:31:00 to 16-JUL-23 15:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: URANIA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down in the Urania community.