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WFUS54 KLCH 170247
TORLCH

LAC045-099-170315-
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
947 PM CDT Thu May 16 2024

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  North central Iberia Parish in south central Louisiana...
  West central St. Martin Parish in south central Louisiana...

* Until 1015 PM CDT.

* At 947 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near St. Martinville, moving east at 60 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...
  Catahoula and Butte La Rose around 955 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Parks.

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 3013 9192 3015 9191 3018 9191 3029 9190
      3029 9160 3027 9159 3026 9159 3024 9157
      3023 9148 3020 9149 3019 9147 3014 9147
      3013 9146 3011 9147 3010 9145 3004 9145
TIME...MOT...LOC 0247Z 272DEG 54KT 3019 9182 

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

$$

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