Strong storms caused a scary incident Tuesday evening when a tree toppled onto a passing vehicle traveling on Hwy 4 East in Jonesboro, but thankfully no serious injuries occurred. The incident was just one of several instances where trees were uprooted and fell across roadways and on houses throughout Jackson Parish. 

Reports also indicated that roads in the Ansley, Clay and Eros area were also closed for short periods of time due to trees falling. Minor damage to several houses was also reported.

The large tree, which was located at the intersection of McDonald Street and Hwy 4 East, fell across the highway blocking both lanes for several hours and caused short term power outages in the area as lines were pulled down.

The diligent response by Town of Jonesboro employees, Entergy, Jonesboro Fire Department, Jonesboro Police and the Jackson Parish Police Jury got the power restored and the roadway back open in quick fashion. 

The line of thunderstorms did damage all over northeast Louisiana as well with Entergy reporting  thousands of residents losing power including over 10,000 in Ouachita Parish and over 1,000 people in Lincoln Parish. 

Predictions are for turbulent rainfall and high winds to continue through Wednesday, causing schools to be closed in precaution and motorists being urged to stay off the roads.