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WBEN PHOTOS: Deadly tornado leaves trail of destruction across New Orleans

PHOTOS: Deadly tornado leaves trail of destruction across New Orleans

Tornado damage in Arabi
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By Stephanie Raymond
WWJ Newsradio 950

As officials continue assessing the damage caused by two confirmed tornadoes that touched down in the New Orleans area, we're starting to see the devastation caused by the storm.

Homes in multiple neighborhoods have been damaged and in some instances ripped apart. Communities are littered with debris, trees are knocked down and vehicles are crumbled.

The Arabi neighborhood received the worst of the storm and was hit by a tornado that was "at least" an EF-3, according to the National Weather Service. One person was killed and several others were injured.

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Tornado damage in Arabi
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Extensive tornado damage is seen in Arabi, La, on Wednesday, March 23, 2022.

Tornado damage in Arabi
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Extensive tornado damage is seen in Arabi, La, on Wednesday, March 23, 2022.

Tornado damage in Arabi
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A damaged school bus is seen in Arabi, La., on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, after a tornado hit the area.

Tornado damage in Arabi
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Extensive tornado damage is seen in Arabi, La, on Wednesday, March 23, 2022.

Tornado damage in Arabi
Photo credit USA TODAY NETWORK/Imagn Content Services

Extensive tornado damage is seen in Arabi, La, on Wednesday, March 23, 2022.

Tornado damage in Arabi
Photo credit USA TODAY NETWORK/Imagn Content Services

Extensive tornado damage is seen in Arabi, La, on Wednesday, March 23, 2022.

Tornado damage in Arabi
Photo credit USA TODAY NETWORK/Imagn Content Services

Extensive tornado damage is seen in Arabi, La, on Wednesday, March 23, 2022.

Tornado damage in Arabi
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Richie Majors and his daughter Lilly walk through their tornado-damaged neighborhood on March 23, 2022.

Tornado damage in Arabi
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Tornado-damaged homes are seen in the Arabi neighborhood on March 23, 2022.

Tornado damage in Arabi
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An intact dresser is seen amongst debris in the Arabi neighborhood on March 23, 2022.

Tornado damage in Arabi
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A tornado-damaged home is seen in the Arabi neighborhood on March 23, 2022.

Tornado damage in Arabi
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The roof belonging to the Burke's home sits in a nearby field in the Arabi neighborhood on March 23, 2022.

Tornado damage in Arabi
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A sofa is seen relocated from a home after a tornado struck the Arabi neighborhood on March 23, 2022.

Tornado damage in Arabi
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A tornado-damaged home sits in the middle of a street in the Arabi neighborhood on March 23, 2022.

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