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Kenner AP Clay Center damaged from tornado in Tuesday s storms, mayor says Share Updated: 7:04 PM CDT May 18, 2021 WDSU Digital Team Share Updated: 7:04 PM CDT May 18, 2021
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NWS confirms EF-0 tornados in Jefferson, St. Tammany parishes
Forecasters say damage in Jefferson Parish south of the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport was determined to be from a tornado. Author: WWL Staff Updated: 5:34 PM CDT May 18, 2021
KENNER, La. The National Weather Service in New Orleans confirmed that two tornadoes touched down in southeast Louisiana on Tuesday morning.
Forecasters say damage reported in Jefferson Parish south of the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport was determined to be from an EF-0 tornado with winds between 65 and 85 miles per hour. Kenner Mayor Ben Zahn said the tornado severely damaged the roof and air-conditioning units at the AP Clay Center on Decatur Street. Chunks of stucco from the roof were also visible in the playground nearby.