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WFUS54 KLCH 310219
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LAC079-310245-
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
919 PM CDT Thu May 30 2024

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southwestern Rapides Parish in central Louisiana...

* Until 945 PM CDT.

* At 919 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located 8 miles north of Elizabeth, 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...
  Glenmora and Elmer around 925 PM CDT.

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

This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 62 and 67.

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 3092 9265 3091 9279
      3090 9282 3090 9283 3099 9283 3116 9269
TIME...MOT...LOC 0219Z 241DEG 33KT 3098 9277

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

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