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WFUS54 KLCH 021616
TORLCH
LAC019-053-021645-
/O.NEW.KLCH.TO.W.0024.240502T1616Z-240502T1645Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1116 AM CDT Thu May 2 2024

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  South central Jefferson Davis Parish in southwestern Louisiana...
  Eastern Calcasieu Parish in southwestern Louisiana...

* Until 1145 AM CDT.

* At 1116 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
  tornado was located over Hayes, moving east at 15 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...
  Welsh and Hayes around 1120 AM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Bell
City.

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 3009 9299 3020 9301 3024 9275 3007 9275
TIME...MOT...LOC 1616Z 271DEG 14KT 3013 9294

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

$$

Denson