NEW ORLEANS — At least three tornadoes touched down in Louisiana Tuesday afternoon, the National Weather Service says.
One struck East New Orleans, another near Donaldsonville and a third in the town of Killian.
Photos and video posted to social media show widespread destruction.
Multiple injuries were reported and some people were trapped.
Scary video from New Orleans East. Reported tornado in the area leaving damage behind.
Viewer photos: https://t.co/B7r6NRS9iu pic.twitter.com/YLHiBz3fkB— wdsu (@wdsu) February 7, 2017
Happening Now: New Orleans.
#Tornado pic.twitter.com/FLIdZ6p7SJ— ~Marietta ♏ (@MDavisbot) February 7, 2017
Amazing video of the #NewOrleans #tornado. https://t.co/OwbiUDk3ZW pic.twitter.com/F3C15dfMRI
— Mike Dross (@MikeWDross) February 7, 2017
@JoshEachus tornado by coal plant pic.twitter.com/IJBUC9VvlT
— Brice Hamilton (@bhamilton67) February 7, 2017
Large tornado near New Orleans. Y’all be safe pic.twitter.com/0edGPhukyE
— Cola (@One_Before_2) February 7, 2017
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