Tornado Touches Down Between Franklin And Baldwin

According to our news partner KATC a tornado touched down this afternoon on Genevieve Street between Franklin and Baldwin. Powerlines were downed and crews are working to restore power and clear debris. St. Mary Parish Director of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness said the tornado damage some home on Genevieve Street but there were no injuries reported and everyone is accounted for.

DOTD says LA 182 between the Baldwin Bridge and Parish Road 28 is closed at this time. You can check 511la.org for road updates.