Tornado Warning Issued in Slidell, Louisiana After Severe Storms Cause Local Devastation
Slidell, Louisiana residents are urged to avoid travel following severe storms that swept through the area, with reports suggesting a tornado touchdown early Wednesday. The Slidell police issued a warning after a live stream captured a tornado near Pontchartrain Drive, dangerously close to a local McDonald’s restaurant. The intense storms caused significant damage, impacting several businesses along Old Spanish Trail. Mayor Greg Cromer described the area as the epicenter of destruction, with trees and power …