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WFUS54 KLCH 310212
TORLCH
LAC079-115-310245-
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
912 PM CDT Thu May 30 2024

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a

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

* Until 945 PM CDT.

* At 911 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Sieper, or 8 miles northwest of Hineston, moving
  east at 45 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...
  Otis, Gardner, and Sieper around 915 PM CDT.
  Alexandria and Alexandria International Airport around 930 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Woodworth.

This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 93 and 98.

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.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3118 9294 3129 9295 3140 9257 3113 9246
TIME...MOT...LOC 0211Z 272DEG 39KT 3124 9286

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

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