Storm chaser Chase Quincy Vagell spots a tornado northwest of Natchitoches near Powhatan at 2:51 p.m. Monday. Courtesy photo
At 6:50 p.m., Deputy J. Creel is on the scene of a tree partially down on power lines in the 600 block of Collins Road west of Natchitoches. Photo by NPSO
At 8:59 p.m., NPSO Sgt. A. Llorence is on the scene of a large tree limb down blocking both lanes in the 2000 block of La. Hwy 495 in Cloutierville. Photo by NPSO
Strong, upper level high pressure aloft during the first of July caused record heat for Natchitoches Parish. For Natchitoches record daily highest minimum temperatures were observed as follows: July 3, 80 degrees, July 4, 78 degrees, July 5, 80 degrees. For the afternoon of July 5, a 102degree high temperature was observed. This value tied and replaced 1954 daily heat record for the date.
