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Severe Storms Hit Louisiana, Hurricane Melissa Intensifies

10/26/2025

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Severe storms over the weekend affected southeastern Louisiana and western Mississippi, prompting tornado warnings that expired Sunday and were expected to weaken.
Wind damage occurred in rural areas, with no tornadoes or major damage reported.
National Weather Service issued warnings for Lafourche, Tangipahoa, and Jefferson Parishes.
Hurricane Melissa intensified to Category 4 and is projected to approach Jamaica.
Cooler temperatures are expected later this week as a strong front arrives.

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Story summary

Severe storms over the weekend affected southeastern Louisiana and western Mississippi, prompting tornado warnings that expired Sunday and were expected to weaken.
Wind damage occurred in rural areas, with no tornadoes or major damage reported.
National Weather Service issued warnings for Lafourche, Tangipahoa, and Jefferson Parishes.
Hurricane Melissa intensified to Category 4 and is projected to approach Jamaica.
Cooler temperatures are expected later this week as a strong front arrives.