Drone Footage Shows Downed Trees Blocking Roads Amid Severe Weather

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10 April 2024 at 7:33 pm

Severe storms downed numerous trees in southern Louisiana on Wednesday, April 10.

Drone footage from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (Louisiana DOTD) shows downed trees blocking LA-421 in St Francisville.

Louisiana DOTD crews cleared trees from roadways across southern Louisiana on Wednesday.

The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for several parts of the state, warning residents of winds up to 80 mph and the possibility of pea-sized hail. Credit: Louisiana DOTD via Storyful

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