Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Lake Charles, LA
Issued by NWS Lake Charles, LA
707 WWUS84 KLCH 100537 SPSLCH Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 1237 AM CDT Fri May 10 2024 LAZ028-029-032-100630- Avoyelles LA-Evangeline LA-Rapides LA- 1237 AM CDT Fri May 10 2024 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN RAPIDES...NORTHERN EVANGELINE AND SOUTHWESTERN AVOYELLES PARISHES THROUGH 130 AM CDT... At 1237 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Glenmora, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to vegetation and outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Marksville, Bunkie, Glenmora, Cheneyville, Turkey Creek, Cottonport, Mansura, Lecompte, Hessmer, Evergreen, Echo, Poland, Woodworth, Forest Hill, and Mcnary. This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 47 and 72. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 300 AM CDT for central Louisiana. && LAT...LON 3090 9264 3112 9264 3122 9205 3085 9205 TIME...MOT...LOC 0537Z 269DEG 28KT 3099 9256 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH $$ Rua