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St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper heads to observe storm damage at Big Branch

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Severe weather swept through Southeast Louisiana on March 30, 2022.

On Wednesday evening there were several Tornado Watches and Warnings issued by the National Weather Service.

The St.Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper reported that there was an observed tornado near Big Branch.

In a Tweet, Cooper said he was headed to the area to check on the residents.

According to Cooper, approximately 3,000 St Tammany Parish residents are without power at the moment. Despite reports of tree damage in the Lacombe area, no reports of structural damage have been called in.

The Parish President asked residents to stay off the roads until the threat has left St.Tammany.