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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1106 PM CDT Thu May 16 2024

LAC093-095-170415-
/O.CON.KLIX.TO.W.0020.000000T0000Z-240517T0415Z/
St. John The Baptist LA-St. James LA-
1106 PM CDT Thu May 16 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1115 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST AND EAST CENTRAL ST. JAMES
PARISHES...

At 1106 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Lutcher, or 9 miles west of Reserve, moving east at
35 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...
  Gramercy, Lutcher, Garyville, Edgard, North Vacherie, and Wallace
  around 1110 PM CDT.
  Reserve around 1115 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or 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!

This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3002 9079 3009 9077 3009 9055 2990 9059
TIME...MOT...LOC 0406Z 278DEG 31KT 3005 9071

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

$$

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