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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
856 AM CDT Thu May 2 2024
 

LAZ027-030-031-141-TXZ260-262-021500-
Allen LA-Beauregard LA-Vernon LA-Northern Calcasieu LA-
Southern Newton TX-Northern Newton TX-
856 AM CDT Thu May 2 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT BEAUREGARD...SOUTHWESTERN
VERNON...SOUTHWESTERN ALLEN PARISHES IN SOUTHWESTERN LOUISIANA AND
CENTRAL NEWTON COUNTIES THROUGH 1000 AM CDT...

At 856 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Bivens, or near Singer, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
De Ridder, Leesville, Newton, Rosepine, Merryville, Singer, Ragley,
Fort Johnson, Fields, Bon Weir, Burkeville, De Quincy, New Llano,
Trout Creek, Bivens, Junction, Oretta, Stringtown, Longville, and
Farrsville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

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LAT...LON 3116 9309 3042 9311 3050 9381 3090 9387
      3095 9386 3104 9389
TIME...MOT...LOC 1356Z 251DEG 32KT 3066 9352 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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