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Jefferson Davis Parish OHSEP
Thursday May 2nd, 2024 :: 11:16 a.m. CDT

Alert

Tornado Warning until 11:45AM

TORLCH The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... South central Jefferson Davis Parish in southwestern Louisiana... Eastern Calcasieu Parish in southwestern Louisiana...

* Until 1145 AM CDT.

* At 1116 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Hayes, moving east at 15 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... Welsh and Hayes around 1120 AM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Bell City.

* 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
Jefferson Davis Parish OHSEP
PO Box 1409
Jennings, LA 70546

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 337-246-5588

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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

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