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Storms Unleash 10 Inches of Rain, Tornado Warnings Issued
19 Jun
Summary
- Heavy rains and strong winds caused significant flooding.
- Tornado warnings were issued for several areas in the past 24 hours.
- Some areas received nearly 10 inches of rain within 24 hours.
Severe weather systems brought heavy rainfall and strong winds to the area, causing significant flooding and prompting tornado warnings. Cameras captured waterlogged scenes in Mandeville, with areas around Lakeview Hospital experiencing inundation. The Causeway also showed signs of the storm's impact with white-capped waters.
Over the past 24 hours, radar confirmed widespread storm activity, including numerous tornado warnings. Heavy rain continued to fall in areas like Slidell, and an emergency flood warning was issued for Picayune until 2 PM.
Rainfall measurements indicate that some locations, particularly around Picayune, Nicholson, Catahoula, and Kiln, received almost 10 inches of rain within a 24-hour period. These storms also generated reports of flooded areas and wind damage, with potential tornado reports expected to surface as cleanup efforts begin.
