The first round of storms that passed through Southeastern Louisiana brought heavy rain and strong, damaging winds through the area.
Severe thunderstorms dropped pea-sized hail over parts of St. Tammany Parish.
.@NWSNewOrleans .50-0.75" hail at my house just now. These were the biggest ones on my porch that I could get to without getting wet. pic.twitter.com/nAE5sZj1CH
— Danielle (@dmanning283) January 8, 2024
Meanwhile, downpours caused localized street flooding in Laplace and on the Northshore.
A possible tornado destroyed a business and the volunteer fire station in Labadieville in Assumption Parish.
Tornado and flash flood watches remain in effect in Southeastern Louisiana and will remain in place throughout the night and into Tuesday morning. In New Orleans, neutral ground parking is in effect until 9 a.m. Tuesday.
