Severe Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Lake Charles, LA

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1131 AM CDT Thu May 2 2024

LAC019-021640-
/O.CAN.KLCH.TO.W.0024.000000T0000Z-240502T1645Z/
Calcasieu LA-
1131 AM CDT Thu May 2 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EASTERN CALCASIEU PARISH IS CANCELLED...

The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

&&

LAT...LON 3013 9291 3014 9289 3016 9289 3016 9294
      3021 9295 3022 9292 3024 9275 3012 9275
      3012 9291
TIME...MOT...LOC 1630Z 271DEG 14KT 3013 9287

$$

LAC053-021645-
/O.CON.KLCH.TO.W.0024.000000T0000Z-240502T1645Z/
Jefferson Davis LA-
1131 AM CDT Thu May 2 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 AM CDT FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL JEFFERSON DAVIS PARISH...

At 1130 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Hayes, moving east at 15 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...
  Welsh around 1135 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3013 9291 3014 9289 3016 9289 3016 9294
      3021 9295 3022 9292 3024 9275 3012 9275
      3012 9291
TIME...MOT...LOC 1630Z 271DEG 14KT 3013 9287

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

$$

Denson