NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — While Hurricane Season may be months away, people in the New Orleans area got this year’s first taste of strong winds as a tornado ripped through the area on Tuesday night. Check out photos and videos submitted by our viewers and news crews.
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Arabi Elementary School records significant storm damage from Tuesday, March 22’s tornado (Photo: Peyton Trist/WGNO) -
Arabi Elementary School records significant storm damage from Tuesday, March 22’s tornado (Photo: Peyton Trist/WGNO) -
Storm damage recorded in Arabi, LA (Photo: Jeff Kent/WGNO) -
Storm damage recorded in Arabi, LA (Photo: Jeff Kent/WGNO) -
A debris lined street is seen in the Lower 9th Ward, Tuesday, March 22, 2022, in New Orleans, after strong storms moved through the area. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) -
A still image from video taken by Chalmette local Preston Trahan shows a tornado in New Orleans from March 22 spinning. (Storyful) -
A still image from video taken by Chalmette local Preston Trahan shows a tornado in New Orleans from March 22 spinning. (Storyful) -
A debris lined street is seen in the Lower 9th Ward, Tuesday, March 22, 2022, in New Orleans, after strong storms moved through the area. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) -
Total destruction as Tornado lays waste to Alexander Street in Arabi, La. -
(Photo: Kenny Lopez/WGNO) -
(Photo: Kenny Lopez/WGNO) -
(Photo: Kenny Lopez/WGNO) -
(Photo: Tamica Lee/WGNO) -
(Photo: Tamica Lee/WGNO) -
(Photo: Tamica Lee/WGNO) -
(Photo: Tamica Lee/WGNO)
Get involved
The United Way of Southwest Louisiana has created a fund to aid storm victims during this difficult time. To donate, click here.