A pair of shortwaves moved across central and south central Louisiana during the afternoons of the 7th and 8th. While only a couple thunderstorms occurred on the 7th, a southward traveling line of severe weather developed on the second day.

Hail in ALLEN, LOUISIANA
From 07-SEP-23 17:07:00 to 07-SEP-23 17:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: OBERLIN
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Allen Parish 911 Center reported ping pong ball sized hail at the facility.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. LANDRY, LOUISIANA
From 07-SEP-23 18:38:00 to 07-SEP-23 18:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEONVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A couple trees downed in Leonville.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. LANDRY, LOUISIANA
From 07-SEP-23 19:04:00 to 07-SEP-23 19:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAND COTEAU
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Minor property damage to a residence. Power outages were also reported around Grand Coteau.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. LANDRY, LOUISIANA
From 07-SEP-23 18:47:00 to 07-SEP-23 18:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLAISANCE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Winds downed multiple trees, damaged a tin roof, and downed a chimney in Grand Prairie.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAPIDES, LOUISIANA
From 08-SEP-23 10:57:00 to 08-SEP-23 10:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRANE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees downed near Boyce.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERNON, LOUISIANA
From 08-SEP-23 11:00:00 to 08-SEP-23 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SLAGLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Trees downed in the Slagle area along Highway 8.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAPIDES, LOUISIANA
From 08-SEP-23 11:05:00 to 08-SEP-23 11:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: SMITHVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Pictures posted to social media and reports from the 911 call center of Rapides Parish indicated a fence and trees blown down in the Pineville area. Trees were also downed in nearby Ball and Tioga.

Thunderstorm Wind in AVOYELLES, LOUISIANA
From 08-SEP-23 11:55:00 to 08-SEP-23 11:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: COTTONPORT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were downed in the communities of Mansura, Cottonport, and Bunkie.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAPIDES, LOUISIANA
From 08-SEP-23 12:00:00 to 08-SEP-23 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNION HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were downed in the Plainview Fire District near Elizabeth.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEN, LOUISIANA
From 08-SEP-23 12:04:00 to 08-SEP-23 12:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: MITTIE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A thunderstorm downed a large tree branch onto 10 Mile Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMERON, LOUISIANA
From 08-SEP-23 13:23:00 to 08-SEP-23 13:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAND LAKE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Minor roof damage was reported through MPING while winds around 60 MPH was reported  from another location nearby.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. MARTIN, LOUISIANA
From 08-SEP-23 13:12:00 to 08-SEP-23 13:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: CADE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tree downed in Cade.

Thunderstorm Wind in ACADIA, LOUISIANA
From 08-SEP-23 12:53:00 to 08-SEP-23 12:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROWLEY
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind gust measured by an LSU mesonet site.

Thunderstorm Wind in ACADIA, LOUISIANA
From 08-SEP-23 12:56:00 to 08-SEP-23 12:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROWLEY
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A severe storm blew down a large commercial sign onto an occupied car in the parking lot. The person in the car was injured, but survived. A nearby abandoned building had the roof removed during the storm and a tractor trailer on Interstate 10 was also flipped. Healthworks Gym in Crowley also had roof damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALCASIEU, LOUISIANA
From 08-SEP-23 13:00:00 to 08-SEP-23 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: (LCH)LK CHARLES MUNI
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Airplane Pilot

A Cessna was flipped at the Lake Charles Regional Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEN, LOUISIANA
From 08-SEP-23 12:15:00 to 08-SEP-23 12:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: OBERLIN
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines downed across Allen Parish.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. LANDRY, LOUISIANA
From 08-SEP-23 12:30:00 to 08-SEP-23 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PORT BARRE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down onto a home in Port Barre.

Thunderstorm Wind in IBERIA, LOUISIANA
From 08-SEP-23 13:35:00 to 08-SEP-23 13:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW IBERIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous power lines and trees downed parish wide.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEAUREGARD, LOUISIANA
From 08-SEP-23 12:25:00 to 08-SEP-23 12:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAGLEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and power lines downed in the Ragley area. Several trees were also downed in the eastern sections of Beauregard Parish.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEN, LOUISIANA
From 08-SEP-23 12:30:00 to 08-SEP-23 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINDER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A tree was downed onto Clarence Road near Powell Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALCASIEU, LOUISIANA
From 08-SEP-23 12:57:00 to 08-SEP-23 12:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: IOWA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was blown down onto a home in the Iowa area.