"Slidell Police Respond to Confirmed Tornado"

A tornado caused extensive damage in Slidell and eastern St. Tammany Parish, resulting in multiple minor and moderate injuries, power outages for over 35,000 customers, and the opening of two shelters. The storm brought heavy rain and wind, with wind gusts of 78 mph reported. St. Tammany Parish President declared a state of emergency, and Slidell's mayor also declared a state of emergency. The tornado caused widespread damage, with buildings, cars, and trees heavily affected, and police officers rescuing over 50 people trapped in an apartment complex.