National Weather Service confirms EF0 tornado touched down in New Orleans

A survey team with the National Weather Service confirmed an EF0 tornado touched down Thursday in New Orleans.The center issued an update after the team completed its initial survey of damage from Thursday's storm that moved through the Crescent City.Officials said the EF0 tornado with 80 mph winds had a half-mile track from Marais and Annette streets to North Claiborne Avenue and St. Philip Street.Additional details will be released by the center.Three structures collapsed and two others sustained structural damage. Some areas reported wind damage, including missing shingles and downed power lines.Related: Three buildings collapse, others sustain structural damage in New OrleansFirefighters were notified about several reports of downed trees and power lines in various areas of the city. Two poles snapped at the intersection of Annette and Henriette Delille streets.The city's Department of Code Enforcement is inspecting the structural damage.Keep up with local news, weather and current events with the WDSU app here.Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news right in your inbox. Click here to sign up!

A survey team with the National Weather Service confirmed an EF0 tornado touched down Thursday in New Orleans.



The center issued an update after the team completed its initial survey of damage from Thursday's storm that moved through the Crescent City.



Officials said the EF0 tornado with 80 mph winds had a half-mile track from Marais and Annette streets to North Claiborne Avenue and St. Philip Street.

Additional details will be released by the center.

Three structures collapsed and two others sustained structural damage. Some areas reported wind damage, including missing shingles and downed power lines.

Related: Three buildings collapse, others sustain structural damage in New Orleans

Firefighters were notified about several reports of downed trees and power lines in various areas of the city. Two poles snapped at the intersection of Annette and Henriette Delille streets.

The city's Department of Code Enforcement is inspecting the structural damage.

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