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Jefferson Davis Parish OHSEP
Monday May 13th, 2024 :: 05:32 p.m. CDT

Alert

Tornado Warning until 06:00PM

TORLCH The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Eastern Jefferson Davis Parish in southwestern Louisiana... Western Acadia Parish in southwestern Louisiana...

* Until 600 PM CDT.

* At 531 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Evangeline, or near Jennings, moving east at 65 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... Jennings, Iota, Mermentau, Evangeline, and Egan around 535 PM CDT. Crowley, Maxie, and Mowata around 540 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Hathaway, Midland, Roanoke, and Estherwood. This includes Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 58 and 84.

* AFFECTED AREAS: ACADIA, 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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