Two injured as Louisiana tornado tears through homes, leaves path of destruction in its wake

A tornado tore through Louisiana Tuesday morning, destroying homes and injuring at least two people.

The violently rotating column of air was spotted near Basile and was moving north toward Pine Prairie.

Residents in the small town of Evangeline Parish reported damage to infrastructure and minor damage.

Several locations west of Baton Rouge are also under a tornado watch due to severe thunderstorms in the area.

‘Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter,’ warned the National Weather Service (NWS).

“Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. There will be damage to roofs, windows and vehicles. Damage to trees is likely.’

The NWS has also urged residents to take cover in a lower-floor interior space and avoid windows.

A tornado tore through Louisiana Tuesday morning, destroying homes and injuring at least two people

Several locations west of Baton Rouge are also under a tornado watch due to severe thunderstorms in the area

The NWS has issued a tornado warning for parts of Acadia and Lafayette counties in southern Louisiana until at least 10:30 a.m. CST.

Affected areas include Lafayette, Scott and Rayne, but the warning may be extended at short notice.

The authorities can extend or expand the warning at short notice.

Meteorologist Adam Oliver captured the tornado in Acadia Parish near Indian Bayou, showing the cyclone moving across an open area as heavy rain falls.

‘It’s passed over Hwy 35! Seek shelter immediately,’ Oliver wrote on X.

The NWS reported gusts of at least 60 miles per hour in the area of ​​a severe thunderstorm located near Brouillette, or near Marksville.

‘A tornado watch is still in effect for the warned area. Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms,’ the agency said.

“Even if a tornado is not immediately likely, act quickly if spotted and move to a safe place inside a sturdy structure, such as a small interior space.”

Basile residents reported that businesses have been destroyed. Pictured is Rhea’s Specialty Meat & Smokehouse after the tornado tore through the area

Weather tracking indicated that tornadoes could extend into western Mississippi later this afternoon.