Two tornadoes touched down in New Orleans and North Shore areas during severe weather, NWS confirms An EF0 tornado touched down just south of the New Orleans International Airport, ripping a portion of the roof off of the AP Clay Center. (Source: City of Kenner) By Mykal Vincent | May 18, 2021 at 1:29 PM CDT - Updated May 18 at 3:47 PM NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Two tornadoes touched down in the Fox 8 viewing area on Tuesday morning, according to the National Weather Service. The National Weather Service says one tornado caused damage in Jefferson Parish near the New Orleans International Airport. The preliminary rating of the tornado is an EF0.