Severe Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Lake Charles, LA

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
924 PM CDT Thu May 30 2024

LAC115-310233-
/O.CAN.KLCH.TO.W.0042.000000T0000Z-240531T0245Z/
Vernon LA-
924 PM CDT Thu May 30 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN VERNON PARISH IS CANCELLED...

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

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for
central and west central Louisiana.

&&

LAT...LON 3113 9246 3117 9283 3125 9283 3125 9284
      3126 9285 3127 9285 3127 9286 3131 9287
      3140 9257
TIME...MOT...LOC 0223Z 265DEG 28KT 3122 9275

$$

LAC079-310245-
/O.CON.KLCH.TO.W.0042.000000T0000Z-240531T0245Z/
Rapides LA-
924 PM CDT Thu May 30 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN RAPIDES PARISH...

At 923 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Otis, or near Hineston, moving east at 30 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...
  Gardner around 930 PM CDT.
  Alexandria and Alexandria International Airport around 935 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Woodworth.

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 3113 9246 3117 9283 3125 9283 3125 9284
      3126 9285 3127 9285 3127 9286 3131 9287
      3140 9257
TIME...MOT...LOC 0223Z 265DEG 28KT 3122 9275

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

$$

Calhoun