Louisiana, 2019

Damaging Wind in Louisiana, July 29, 2019

July 29, 2019 · NWS LIX · 1 event in 1 county or zone

Scattered thunderstorms occurred during the afternoon hours in the New Orleans area. One report of severe weather was received.

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
None recorded
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
1

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What happened

The episode as NWS LIX wrote it up.

Scattered thunderstorms occurred during the afternoon hours in the New Orleans area. One report of severe weather was received.

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Event by event

1 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jefferson

When
July 29, 12:25 PM CST
Where
Jefferson County, 0.41 mi W of Marrero
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
29.899, -90.107

Several large tree limbs were blown down and siding was peeled from a home near Saddler Road and 4th Street in Marrero.

What these are

Thunderstorm Wind
Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-10-01. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 835411.