Severe Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Lake Charles, LA

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
933 PM CDT Thu May 30 2024

LAC079-310245-
/O.CON.KLCH.TO.W.0043.000000T0000Z-240531T0245Z/
Rapides LA-
933 PM CDT Thu May 30 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM CDT FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL RAPIDES PARISH...

At 932 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Glenmora, moving northeast at 40 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...
  Lecompte around 940 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Forest
Hill, Calcasieu, and Mcnary.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3111 9247 3102 9238 3093 9261 3099 9269
      3107 9275 3116 9269
TIME...MOT...LOC 0232Z 241DEG 33KT 3104 9264

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

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