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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
341 PM CDT Sat Jun 1 2024

LAZ141-142-241-242-012115-
Southern Calcasieu LA-Southern Jefferson Davis LA-
Northern Calcasieu LA-Northern Jefferson Davis LA-
341 PM CDT Sat Jun 1 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL JEFFERSON DAVIS AND
SOUTHEASTERN CALCASIEU PARISHES THROUGH 415 PM CDT...

At 340 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Iowa, moving northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
Lake Charles, Welsh, Iowa, Lebleu Settlement, Holmwood, and
Lacassine.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 36 and 52.
 Interstate 210 near mile marker 10.

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.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

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 600 PM CDT for
southwestern Louisiana.

&&

LAT...LON 3011 9306 3021 9319 3037 9295 3015 9277
TIME...MOT...LOC 2040Z 244DEG 18KT 3021 9303

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

$$

Denson