Same storm that strengthened all the way towards New Orleans, and the Gulf Coast.
Authorities say a tornado has hit the southwestern town Louisiana of Rayne, injuring at least nine people.
View full sizeWeather Underground, via The Associated PressThis NOAA satellite image taken Saturday at 1:45 a.m. shows clouds moving into the East associated with a strong storm that will provide widespread rain and a few thunderstorms. March 5 2011
State police say the twister hit the northwestern section of the Acadia Parish town about 10 a.m. Saturday.
Trooper Stephen Hammons says several houses have been destroyed and damaged -- and the area has been evacuated because of natural gas leaks.
Acadian Ambulance supervisor Troy Guidry says trees and power lines also have been knocked down. He says nine people have been transported to area hospitals -- one with serious injuries and eight with minor injuries.
The tornado hit as a front of violent thunderstorms moved through the area.
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