Severe Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Lake Charles, LA
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
937 PM CDT Thu May 30 2024
LAC079-310245-
/O.CON.KLCH.TO.W.0042.000000T0000Z-240531T0245Z/
Rapides LA-
937 PM CDT Thu May 30 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
RAPIDES PARISH...
At 937 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles southeast of Gardner, or 7 miles south of
Alexandria International Airport, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Alexandria and Alexandria International Airport around 940 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Woodworth.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile
home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and
protect yourself from flying debris.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3115 9268 3125 9269 3135 9273 3140 9257
3113 9246
TIME...MOT...LOC 0237Z 266DEG 39KT 3122 9258
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
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