UPDATE: The Ruston tornado was at least an EF-3 and the San Augustine twister was at least an EF-2 per the National Weather Service Office in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Overnight, tornadoes caused significant damage in Texas and Louisiana. At least two storm-related fatalities were confirmed in Ruston, Louisiana.
SAD NEWS – The Mayor of Ruston has confirmed the deaths of two people related to this severe weather threat overnight. Check out the field at Louisiana Tech University which suffered damage as well during the violent storm. pic.twitter.com/xzKbcjLBnB
— WeatherNation (@WeatherNation) April 25, 2019
Louisiana Tech University took a direct hit and will be closed on Thursday. Several university facilities on campus suffered significant damage.
THE AFTERMATH – We're live over Ruston as we get our first view of tornado damage seen in the daylight over the region. These storms did kill at least two people as confirmed by the mayor earlier. pic.twitter.com/kAK5vIHcUT
— WeatherNation (@WeatherNation) April 25, 2019
Earlier on Friday night, storms began in Texas. Spawning large hail, swift winds, and at least two twisters. A number of homes in San Augustine, Texas were completely leveled.
**NEW OVERNIGHT** Large and damaging tornado moved through the town of San Augustine, TX, overnight, leaving behind scenes like this. #txwx pic.twitter.com/zJiSPIGid6
— WeatherNation (@WeatherNation) April 25, 2019
Stay with WeatherNation as the tornado threat will continue to shift east this afternoon and evening.