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Jefferson Davis Parish OHSEP
Thursday May 16th, 2024 :: 08:21 p.m. CDT

Alert

Tornado Warning until 08:45PM Thursday

TORLCH The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a

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

* Until 845 PM CDT.

* At 821 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Lake Charles, moving southeast 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... Lake Charles, Iowa, and Lebleu Settlement around 825 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Bell City. This includes the following highways... Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 29 and 41. Interstate 210 between mile markers 6 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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