Severe Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Lake Charles, LA

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
642 PM CDT Mon May 13 2024

LAC055-132351-
/O.CAN.KLCH.SV.W.0146.000000T0000Z-240514T0030Z/
Lafayette LA-
642 PM CDT Mon May 13 2024

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN LAFAYETTE PARISH
IS CANCELLED...

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

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for
south central Louisiana.

&&

LAT...LON 3001 9123 3000 9126 2996 9125 2995 9127
      2996 9150 2991 9198 2998 9198 3018 9180
      3032 9174 3033 9163 3024 9157 3023 9147
      3020 9149 3010 9146 3010 9139 3006 9137
      3006 9127 3003 9124 3004 9122
TIME...MOT...LOC 2341Z 268DEG 48KT 3033 9150 2995 9164

$$

LAC045-099-140030-
/O.CON.KLCH.SV.W.0146.000000T0000Z-240514T0030Z/
Iberia LA-St. Martin LA-
642 PM CDT Mon May 13 2024

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM CDT
FOR NORTHERN IBERIA AND CENTRAL ST. MARTIN PARISHES...

At 641 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Ramah to near Jeanerette, moving east at 55 mph.

THESE ARE DESTRUCTIVE STORMS FOR SAINT MARTIN AND NORTHERN IBERIA.

HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
         shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect
         considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles.
         Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.

Locations impacted include...
New Iberia, Catahoula, St. Martinville, Loreauville, Butte La Rose,
Coteau, Lake Fausse Pointe, Acadiana Regional Airport, Jefferson
Island, and Lydia.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into a
small central room in a sturdy structure.

This is an EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION with tornado like wind
speeds expected. Mobile homes and high profile vehicles are
especially susceptible to winds of this magnitude and may be
overturned. For your protection move to an interior room on the
lowest floor of a building. These storms have the potential to cause
serious injury and significant property damage.

&&

LAT...LON 3001 9123 3000 9126 2996 9125 2995 9127
      2996 9150 2991 9198 2998 9198 3018 9180
      3032 9174 3033 9163 3024 9157 3023 9147
      3020 9149 3010 9146 3010 9139 3006 9137
      3006 9127 3003 9124 3004 9122
TIME...MOT...LOC 2341Z 268DEG 48KT 3033 9150 2995 9164

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...DESTRUCTIVE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...OBSERVED
MAX WIND GUST...80 MPH

$$

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