Extreme heat fueled storms that developed during the late afternoon. With the abundance of dry air aloft, these cells produced a microburst over Baton Rouge, causing extensive wind damage and injuring one person before dissipating after sunset.

Thunderstorm Wind in EAST BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA
From 31-JUL-23 14:59:00 to 31-JUL-23 14:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROWNFIELDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree across Byfaul Avenue in Baker.

Thunderstorm Wind in EAST BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA
From 31-JUL-23 15:30:00 to 31-JUL-23 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAGNOLIA WOODS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds uprooted or snapped trees and a tin roof was blown off.

Thunderstorm Wind in EAST BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA
From 31-JUL-23 15:30:00 to 31-JUL-23 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR CREST
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree on a house in Broadmoor area.

Thunderstorm Wind in EAST BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA
From 31-JUL-23 15:30:00 to 31-JUL-23 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROADMOOR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree in the Old Goodwood subdivision of Baton Rouge.

Thunderstorm Wind in EAST BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA
From 31-JUL-23 15:30:00 to 31-JUL-23 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: RED OAK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm winds downed a large tree onto a home with 3 people inside. No injuries reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in EAST BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA
From 31-JUL-23 15:30:00 to 31-JUL-23 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: RED OAK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A structure at 84 Lumber collapsed due to thunderstorm winds seriously injuring 1 person.

Thunderstorm Wind in EAST BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA
From 31-JUL-23 15:35:00 to 31-JUL-23 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: NESSER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree onto a powerline in Jefferson Terrace subdivision in Baton Rouge.

Thunderstorm Wind in EAST BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA
From 31-JUL-23 15:35:00 to 31-JUL-23 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAGNOLIA WOODS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree on the corner of Forest and Sholar drives.

Thunderstorm Wind in EAST BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA
From 31-JUL-23 15:40:00 to 31-JUL-23 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARLINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A patio roof blown off by thunderstorm winds in Oak Hills subdivision of Baton Rouge. Report relayed via social media.

Thunderstorm Wind in EAST BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA
From 31-JUL-23 15:40:00 to 31-JUL-23 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ESSEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A few snapped trees, one uprooted, and minor metal roof damage from thunderstorm winds at BR Proud News studio.

Thunderstorm Wind in EAST BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA
From 31-JUL-23 15:45:00 to 31-JUL-23 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARLINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A tree was downed by thunderstorm winds near intersection of Highland Road and Know Hill Drive. Relayed via social media.