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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1038 PM CST Tue Jan 3 2023
 

LAZ053>055-040515-
Lower St. Martin LA-Iberia LA-St. Mary LA-
1038 PM CST Tue Jan 3 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Iberia,
north central St. Mary and southeastern St. Martin Parishes through
1115 PM CST...

At 1038 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles northeast of Franklin, moving northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around 
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is 
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Belle River, Charenton, Pierre Part and Centerville. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

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LAT...LON 2976 9143 2989 9158 3006 9139 3006 9127
      3003 9124 3004 9123 3004 9122 3000 9123
      3000 9126 2999 9126 2995 9125 2993 9123
      2992 9123 2990 9121 2987 9120
TIME...MOT...LOC 0438Z 231DEG 32KT 2985 9140 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH

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