There are areas of significant damage in and around Slidell where authorities say a tornado touched down.
"This is a scary scene," said Sgt. Jake Morris with Slidell Police.
"The Courtney Heights apartment complex took a pretty direct hit," he said. "Severe damage right across the road from there."

That is on Old Spanish Trail at Pine Tree Street.


Daniel Seuzeneau with Slidell Police says a tornado touched down.
"Tornado damage is very extensive on the south end of Slidell. They had businesses that partially collapsed, apartment complexes," he said.

Police urged residents to stay indoors while police, fire, and EMS teams searched for anyone in need of medical attention.





