Tornado Warning until 05:30AM
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Tornado Warning for... Southwestern Jefferson Davis Parish in southwestern Louisiana... Southeastern Calcasieu Parish in southwestern Louisiana...
* Until 530 AM CST.
* At 455 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 5 miles southeast of the Lake Charles Regional Airport, 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... Holmwood around 505 AM CST. Hayes around 520 AM CST. Iowa around 525 AM CST. Welsh around 530 AM CST. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Lacassine and Bell City. This includes Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 40 and 53.
* AFFECTED AREAS: CALCASIEU, LA ... JEFFERSON DAVIS, LA
Instructions:
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.
Address/Location
Vinton Police Department LA
1201 Horridge St
Vinton, LA 70668
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 337-589-7453
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Extreme - Extraordinary threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
- Certainty:
- Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Tornado Warning