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Jefferson Davis Parish OHSEP
Monday May 13th, 2024 :: 04:50 p.m. CDT

Alert

Tornado Warning until 05:15PM

TORLCH 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 515 PM CDT.

* At 448 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Lake Charles, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail. 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... Lake Charles, Iowa, and Holmwood around 455 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Lacassine and Bell City. This includes the following highways... Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 23 and 53. Interstate 210 between mile markers 1 and 12.

* 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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