Acadiana storms bring 76 mph winds, widespread power outages

Acadiana storms bring 76 mph winds, widespread power outages

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Severe thunderstorms moved through much of Acadiana, bringing high winds, hail, and lightning that left more than 20,000 homes without power. Most parishes in the area experienced at least one Severe Thunderstorm Warning, with some…

Power outages hit 25,479 people in Acadiana region

Approximately 25,479 in Acadiana, including roughly 50,000 people across Louisiana, lost power following reports of downed trees and powerlines causing transformers to catch fire or explode.