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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
906 AM CDT Tue May 14 2024

...NWS Damage Survey for 05/13/24 Tornado Event...

.Westlake to downtown Lake Charles Tornado...

Rating:                 EF-1
Estimated Peak Wind:    100 mph
Path Length /statute/:  6.5 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   300 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             May 13 2024
Start Time:             4:45 pm CDT
Start Location:         Westlake / Calcasieu / LA
Start Lat/Lon:          30.2508 / -93.2794

End Date:               May 13 2024
End Time:               4:53 pm CDT
End Location:           Lake Charles / Calcasieu / LA
End Lat/Lon:          30.2146 / -93.1795

Survey Summary: An EF-1 tornado touched down in Westlake, causing roof and exterior
wall damage to several homes and businesses. The tornado crossed I-10 into downtown
Lake Charles, where it caused additional roof damage to a business. Along the path,
trees and power lines were also downed.

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EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:

EF0.....65 to 85 mph
EF1.....86 to 110 mph
EF2.....111 to 135 mph
EF3.....136 to 165 mph
EF4.....166 to 200 mph
EF5.....>200 mph

NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS
Storm Data.

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Erickson