(Shreveport, LA) – The National Weather Service (NWS) in Shreveport confirmed that an EF1 tornado struck Jackson parish during severe storms Wednesday, December 25th. According to reports a tornado formed west of Clay in Jackson Parish along and near LA Hwy 818 around 7:59 p.m., producing 90 mph winds and traveled 1.29 miles with a 100-yard width. 

Earlier another tornado touched down west of Alliance in Sabine Parish around 5:49 p.m. Neither tornado caused injuries or fatalities but did cause damage to structures and downed trees. 

The NWS noted that both tornadoes highlighted the importance of monitoring severe weather alerts. Local residents expressed relief at the absence of casualties but remain wary of future storms.