New Iberia a violent tornado damaged a hospital and homes

New Orleans metro area were on high alert

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On Wednesday afternoon, the National Weather Service issued a record-breaking 15 active

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Residents are also reminded to never try to outrun a tornado

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tornado was spotted on the ground moving through the city. According to the local fire department

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more than 40,000 energy customers were left without power

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According to the region's main utility provider

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Customers have been advised to stay away from any downed wires and report them immediately

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A fierce storm blew in with lightning that flashed over

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the water and winds that whipped up large waves

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