ST. TAMMANY PARISH, La. (WGNO) — The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado touched down in St. Tammany Parish on Friday, Dec. 27. In a post to social media, NWS officials reported a "weak" EF-0 tornado hit the rural part of the parish with maximum winds of 80 miles per hour. Electrical fire at Royal Street senior facility leaves residents displaced A survey revealed the area saw damage to some trees and roofs, according to NWS officials. A timeline of the tornado reports that it lasted about eight minutes, starting at 7:45 a.m. and ending at 7:52 a.m. WGNO's meteorologists say the risk for severe weather continues into the weekend with the possibility of producing damaging winds, hail, and even an isolated tornado. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts National Weather Service confirms tornado landing in St. Tammany Parish Sportscasting icon Greg Gumbel dies at 78 The Allstate Sugar Bowl Parade set to dazzle New Orleans Sacramento Kings part ways with coach Mike Brown, sources say Woman sought in alleged Dollar General scams in Tangipahoa Parish