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WFUS54 KLCH 290549
TORLCH
LAC115-290615-
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1249 AM CDT Mon Apr 29 2024

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Vernon Parish in west central Louisiana...

* Until 115 AM CDT.

* At 1249 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
  tornado was located near Kurthwood, or near Slagle, moving east at
  30 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...
  Hutton around 1255 AM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Simpson.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3136 9299 3134 9298 3134 9297 3121 9295
      3125 9319 3132 9320 3137 9309
TIME...MOT...LOC 0549Z 259DEG 26KT 3129 9315

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

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