Residents of the south end of Red River Parish felt the mighty power of wind last night. The severe thunderstorm swept through the area, possibly spawning a tornado that left a path of destruction. The storm touched down at Rolling Hills Mobile Home Park and traveled across Hwy 71, where tree damage and debris littered the roadway. Both pine trees and hardwoods were either topped out or ripped from the ground.

Emergency alert texts and calls warned residents of tornado threats just after midnight. Witnesses described homes shaking and the terrifying sound of trees crashing down.

Officials have yet to determine whether a tornado was responsible for the damage.

This severe weather event comes on the heels of a week that began with earthquakes in the parish. Stay vigilant and always heed the warnings. This could be a wild winter ahead.