June 24, 2020 Tornado Outbreak

The June 24, 2020 tornado outbreak was caused by an upper level disturbance that moved through our area in two rounds. The first round of storms occurred early in the morning hours of June 24th. These early storms primarily impacted the Baton Rouge area and the southern Mississippi counties. The second round of storms occurred around noon and mainly impacted West Baton Rouge and the coastal Mississippi areas. Overall, 8 tornadoes occurred in the NWS New Orleans/Baton Rouge, LA area.

Here is an interactive map of the 8 tornadoes that occurred on June 24, 2020 in the NWS New Orleans area:

Here is a list of the tornadoes that occurred during the morning hours of June 24th, 2020 and the rating for these storms:

1. The Baton Rouge Tornado - occurred at 4:50AM CDT and was rated an EF-1
2. The Greenwell Springs Tornado - occurred at 5:30AM CDT and was rated an EF-1
3. The Walthall County Tornado - occurred at 7:40AM CDT and was rated an EF-1

Here is a list of the tornadoes that occurred during the afternoon hours of June 24th, 2020 and the rating for these storms:

1. The Gulfport Tornado - occurred at 12:27PM CDT and was rated an EF-0
2. The Woolmarket Tornado - occurred at 12:34PM CDT and was rated an EF-1
3. The Old Hwy 15 Tornado - occurred at 12:40PM CDT and was rated an EF-1
4. The Big Point Tornado - occurred at 12:58PM CDT and was rated an EF-0
5. The West Baton Rouge Tornado - occurred at 2:30PM CDT and was rated an EF-0

Overall, 8 tornadoes occurred on June 24, 2020 due to an upper level disturbance passing through the area. These storms occurred over 2 rounds, one in the early morning hours and one after noon. There were 5 EF-1 and 3 EF-0 tornadoes in total.

For more information regarding this outbreak, visit this site:  https://www.weather.gov/lix/06242020severe .