Nearly 118,000 left powerless across Louisiana

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Nearly 118,000 left powerless across Louisiana

Severe thunderstorms — and one confirmed tornado — pounded communities across Louisiana early Wednesday, leaving nearly 118,000 powerless, roadways shuttered and multiple schools closed. Entergy Louisiana said 73,100 customers were without power as the powerful storm system that packed high winds blew through the state. “In the field, crews are finding that high winds have downed trees and limbs and damaged structures and blown vegetation and de…