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WFUS54 KLCH 100242
TORLCH

TXC199-241-457-100315-
/O.NEW.KLCH.TO.W.0009.240410T0242Z-240410T0315Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
942 PM CDT Tue Apr 9 2024

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Tyler County in southeastern Texas...
  Northern Hardin County in southeastern Texas...
  East central Jasper County in southeastern Texas...

* Until 1015 PM CDT.

* At 942 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Fred, moving northeast at 30 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...
  Fred around 945 PM CDT.
  Mt. Union around 1000 PM CDT.
  Magnolia Springs around 1005 PM CDT.

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.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3082 9402 3065 9388 3062 9388 3047 9422
      3056 9430
TIME...MOT...LOC 0242Z 234DEG 24KT 3054 9420 

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

$$

Rua