Tropical Depression in the Gulf; Severe Thunderstorms Monday

Tropical Depression Two is expected to gradually strengthen and could bring tropical storm conditions to the Florida Panhandle beginning late Monday. Areas of flash flooding will be possible through Thursday along the eastern and central Gulf Coast. Severe thunderstorms will develop and move along a cold front crossing the Upper Midwest Monday, and through the Ohio Valley/Mid-Atlantic on Tuesday. Read More >

MAY 15 2008 TORNADO OUTBREAK

Overview

One of the most widespread severe weather events across Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas in many years affected the area between 1 AM CDT and 9 AM CDT on Thursday, May 15, 2008. Tornadoes and wind damage were reported in numerous locations, with the most significant damage across South-Central Louisiana around the Lafayette Metropolitan area. A total of 10 tornadoes were confirmed across Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana, making this the biggest tornado outbreak across the region since October 16, 2006.

Local Storm Reports

Experimental Graphical Local Storm Reports for May 15 2008
List of all NWS Lake Charles Local Storm Reports
SPC Storm Reports for May 14 2008
SPC Storm Reports for May 15 2008
May 15 2008 Google Earth KML data file