Severe Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Lake Charles, LA

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
100 AM CDT Mon Apr 29 2024

LAC115-290615-
/O.CON.KLCH.TO.W.0020.000000T0000Z-240429T0615Z/
Vernon LA-
100 AM CDT Mon Apr 29 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 115 AM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN VERNON PARISH...

At 1259 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Hutton, or 7 miles northeast of Slagle, moving east
at 35 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Vernon Parish, including the following locations...
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 9308 3130 9308 3133 9307
TIME...MOT...LOC 0559Z 265DEG 28KT 3129 9304

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

$$

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