A tornado that swept through Slidell, Louisiana, on Wednesday morning has been preliminarily rated as an EF-1 by the National Weather Service. The NWS Survey Crews in Slidell reported damage near Old Spanish Trail that is consistent with at least an EF-1 tornado.
According to the preliminary report, additional surveys are scheduled for tomorrow, April 11, 2024, to determine the path length, path width, and wind speeds of the tornado. An EF-1 tornado is characterized by winds ranging from 86 to 110 mph.
