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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

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