1 thunderstorm wind, as filed by the National Weather Service.
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The Shreveport radar (KSHV), 84 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 07:57 UTC.
1 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
Winds blew out windows of local businesses while trees and powerlines fell leading to numerous blackouts throughout the area.
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