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NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Severe weather swept across our area Thursday night. More is expected as we continue into Friday and Saturday.
People trapped on France Road amid severe weather on Thursday, May 16, 2024. (Courtesy: New Orleans Fire Department) 
People trapped on France Road amid severe weather on Thursday, May 16, 2024. (Courtesy: New Orleans Fire Department) 
People trapped on France Road amid severe weather on Thursday, May 16, 2024. (Courtesy: New Orleans Fire Department) 
People trapped on France Road amid severe weather on Thursday, May 16, 2024. (Courtesy: New Orleans Fire Department) 
People trapped on France Road amid severe weather on Thursday, May 16, 2024. (Courtesy: New Orleans Fire Department) 
People trapped on France Road amid severe weather on Thursday, May 16, 2024. (Courtesy: New Orleans Fire Department) 
Downed lines across Highway 90 in St. Charles Parish following severe weather on Thursday, May 16, 2024. (Courtesy: St. Charles Parish) 
A downed tree in St. Tammany Parish following severe weather on Thursday, May 16, 2024. (Courtesy: St. Tammany Parish) 
A downed tree in St. Tammany Parish following severe weather on Thursday, May 16, 2024. (Courtesy: St. Tammany Parish) 
A downed tree in St. Tammany Parish following severe weather on Thursday, May 16, 2024. (Courtesy: St. Tammany Parish) 
Lightning in Metairie on Thursday, May 16, 2024. (Courtesy: Rick Erbach) 
Lightning in Metairie on Thursday, May 16, 2024. (Courtesy: Rick Erbach)
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