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WFUS54 KLCH 170121

TORLCH

LAC019-053-170145-

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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED

Tornado Warning

National Weather Service Lake Charles LA

821 PM CDT Thu May 16 2024



The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a



* Tornado Warning for...

  South central Jefferson Davis Parish in southwestern Louisiana...

  Southeastern Calcasieu Parish in southwestern Louisiana...



* Until 845 PM CDT.



* At 821 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado

  was located near Lake Charles, moving southeast 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...

  Lake Charles, Iowa, and Lebleu Settlement around 825 PM CDT.



Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Bell

City.



This includes the following highways...

 Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 29 and 41.

 Interstate 210 between mile markers 6 and 12.



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.



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LAT...LON 3005 9313 3005 9316 3024 9325 3032 9315

      3014 9286 3004 9306 3004 9313

TIME...MOT...LOC 0121Z 319DEG 14KT 3024 9316 



TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED

MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN



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Calhoun