Severe Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Lake Charles, LA
Issued by NWS Lake Charles, LA
822 WWUS54 KLCH 021300 SVSLCH Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 800 AM CDT Thu May 2 2024 TXC199-245-021315- /O.CON.KLCH.TO.W.0023.000000T0000Z-240502T1315Z/ Jefferson TX-Hardin TX- 800 AM CDT Thu May 2 2024 ...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 AM CDT FOR NORTHERN JEFFERSON AND SOUTHEASTERN HARDIN COUNTIES... At 800 AM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located near Lumberton, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail. 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. These dangerous storms will be near... Beaumont, Lumberton, Silsbee, and Bevil Oaks around 805 AM CDT. 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. Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW! Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. && LAT...LON 3023 9441 3034 9438 3033 9412 3011 9417 TIME...MOT...LOC 1300Z 280DEG 25KT 3028 9431 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN $$ 14