Tornado Warning
Issued by NWS Lake Charles, LA

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WFUS54 KLCH 021716
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LAC053-021745-
/O.NEW.KLCH.TO.W.0026.240502T1716Z-240502T1745Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1216 PM CDT Thu May 2 2024

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Jefferson Davis Parish in southwestern Louisiana...

* Until 1245 PM CDT.

* At 1216 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
  tornado was located near Welsh, moving north at 10 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...
  Pine Island around 1220 PM 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.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3025 9281 3037 9286 3037 9272 3025 9273
TIME...MOT...LOC 1716Z 181DEG 11KT 3028 9279

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

$$

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