NEW : After steady rain Saturday , sun and moon are rising Sunday in New Orleans . NEW : Flood warnings are in effect for areas along several rivers , including the Mississippi . A mayor called the death of a 21-year - old woman ` ` unfortunate , '' calling for prayers . Petijean said the city 's electricity infrastructure was badly damaged , with power going out for all its 10,000 residents soon after the tornado came through . The storm had winds as strong as 135 mph and covered a 5-mile stretch .
NEW : After steady rain Saturday , sun and moon are rising Sunday in New Orleans . NEW : Flood warnings are in effect for areas along several rivers , including the Mississippi . A mayor called the death of a 21-year - old woman ` ` unfortunate , '' calling for prayers . The storm had winds as strong as 135 mph and covered a 5-mile stretch .