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2023 [KLCH] LAKE_CHARLES Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 13

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Storm Based Warning History

945 
WFUS54 KLCH 242311
TORLCH
LAC003-011-242345-
/O.NEW.KLCH.TO.W.0013.230124T2311Z-230124T2345Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
511 PM CST Tue Jan 24 2023

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Beauregard Parish in southwestern Louisiana...
  Southwestern Allen Parish in southwestern Louisiana...

* Until 545 PM CST.
    
* At 510 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located near Gillis, or near Ragley, moving northeast at 60
  mph.

  This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

  IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris 
           may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile 
           homes will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
           businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete 
           destruction is possible.

* The tornado will be near...
  Ragley around 515 PM CST.
  Reeves around 525 PM CST.
  Dry Creek and Leblanc around 530 PM CST.
  Harmony around 535 PM CST.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3061 9278 3044 9305 3044 9306 3042 9308
      3042 9313 3040 9313 3040 9334 3044 9339
      3076 9301
TIME...MOT...LOC 2310Z 233DEG 53KT 3043 9329 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

78
667 
WWUS54 KLCH 242316
SVSLCH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
516 PM CST Tue Jan 24 2023

LAC003-011-242345-
/O.CON.KLCH.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-230124T2345Z/
Beauregard LA-Allen LA-
516 PM CST Tue Jan 24 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM CST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN BEAUREGARD AND SOUTHWESTERN ALLEN PARISHES...
        
At 516 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Ragley, moving northeast at 60 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

The tornado will be near...
  Reeves around 525 PM CST.
  Dry Creek and Leblanc around 530 PM CST.
  Harmony around 535 PM CST.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3061 9278 3044 9305 3044 9306 3042 9308
      3042 9323 3043 9328 3051 9331 3076 9301
TIME...MOT...LOC 2316Z 233DEG 53KT 3048 9321 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

78
834 
WWUS54 KLCH 242323
SVSLCH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
523 PM CST Tue Jan 24 2023

LAC003-011-242345-
/O.CON.KLCH.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-230124T2345Z/
Beauregard LA-Allen LA-
523 PM CST Tue Jan 24 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM CST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN BEAUREGARD AND SOUTHWESTERN ALLEN PARISHES...
    
At 522 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Reeves, moving northeast at 60 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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...
  Dry Creek around 530 PM CST.
  Harmony around 535 PM CST.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3061 9278 3046 9310 3049 9316 3055 9321
      3076 9301
TIME...MOT...LOC 2322Z 232DEG 52KT 3054 9312 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

78
809 
WWUS54 KLCH 242329
SVSLCH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
529 PM CST Tue Jan 24 2023

LAC003-011-242345-
/O.CON.KLCH.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-230124T2345Z/
Beauregard LA-Allen LA-
529 PM CST Tue Jan 24 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM CST FOR EAST
CENTRAL BEAUREGARD AND WEST CENTRAL ALLEN PARISHES...
    
At 529 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Dry Creek, moving northeast at 55 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
east central Beauregard and west central Allen Parishes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3061 9278 3054 9303 3062 9314 3076 9301
TIME...MOT...LOC 2329Z 232DEG 58KT 3061 9302 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

78
032 
WWUS54 KLCH 242336
SVSLCH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
536 PM CST Tue Jan 24 2023

LAC003-011-242346-
/O.EXP.KLCH.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-230124T2345Z/
Beauregard LA-Allen LA-
536 PM CST Tue Jan 24 2023

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL BEAUREGARD AND WEST CENTRAL
ALLEN PARISHES WILL EXPIRE AT 545 PM CST...
                
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.  However gusty
winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 PM CST for southwestern
Louisiana.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Lake Charles.

LAT...LON 3061 9278 3054 9303 3062 9314 3076 9301
TIME...MOT...LOC 2336Z 233DEG 53KT 3065 9295 

$$

78
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945 
WFUS54 KLCH 242311
TORLCH
LAC003-011-242345-
/O.NEW.KLCH.TO.W.0013.230124T2311Z-230124T2345Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
511 PM CST Tue Jan 24 2023

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Beauregard Parish in southwestern Louisiana...
  Southwestern Allen Parish in southwestern Louisiana...

* Until 545 PM CST.
    
* At 510 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located near Gillis, or near Ragley, moving northeast at 60
  mph.

  This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

  IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris 
           may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile 
           homes will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
           businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete 
           destruction is possible.

* The tornado will be near...
  Ragley around 515 PM CST.
  Reeves around 525 PM CST.
  Dry Creek and Leblanc around 530 PM CST.
  Harmony around 535 PM CST.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3061 9278 3044 9305 3044 9306 3042 9308
      3042 9313 3040 9313 3040 9334 3044 9339
      3076 9301
TIME...MOT...LOC 2310Z 233DEG 53KT 3043 9329 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

78
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667 
WWUS54 KLCH 242316
SVSLCH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
516 PM CST Tue Jan 24 2023

LAC003-011-242345-
/O.CON.KLCH.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-230124T2345Z/
Beauregard LA-Allen LA-
516 PM CST Tue Jan 24 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM CST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN BEAUREGARD AND SOUTHWESTERN ALLEN PARISHES...
        
At 516 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Ragley, moving northeast at 60 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

The tornado will be near...
  Reeves around 525 PM CST.
  Dry Creek and Leblanc around 530 PM CST.
  Harmony around 535 PM CST.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3061 9278 3044 9305 3044 9306 3042 9308
      3042 9323 3043 9328 3051 9331 3076 9301
TIME...MOT...LOC 2316Z 233DEG 53KT 3048 9321 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

78
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834 
WWUS54 KLCH 242323
SVSLCH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
523 PM CST Tue Jan 24 2023

LAC003-011-242345-
/O.CON.KLCH.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-230124T2345Z/
Beauregard LA-Allen LA-
523 PM CST Tue Jan 24 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM CST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN BEAUREGARD AND SOUTHWESTERN ALLEN PARISHES...
    
At 522 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Reeves, moving northeast at 60 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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...
  Dry Creek around 530 PM CST.
  Harmony around 535 PM CST.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3061 9278 3046 9310 3049 9316 3055 9321
      3076 9301
TIME...MOT...LOC 2322Z 232DEG 52KT 3054 9312 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

78
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809 
WWUS54 KLCH 242329
SVSLCH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
529 PM CST Tue Jan 24 2023

LAC003-011-242345-
/O.CON.KLCH.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-230124T2345Z/
Beauregard LA-Allen LA-
529 PM CST Tue Jan 24 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM CST FOR EAST
CENTRAL BEAUREGARD AND WEST CENTRAL ALLEN PARISHES...
    
At 529 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Dry Creek, moving northeast at 55 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
east central Beauregard and west central Allen Parishes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3061 9278 3054 9303 3062 9314 3076 9301
TIME...MOT...LOC 2329Z 232DEG 58KT 3061 9302 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

78
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032 
WWUS54 KLCH 242336
SVSLCH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
536 PM CST Tue Jan 24 2023

LAC003-011-242346-
/O.EXP.KLCH.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-230124T2345Z/
Beauregard LA-Allen LA-
536 PM CST Tue Jan 24 2023

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL BEAUREGARD AND WEST CENTRAL
ALLEN PARISHES WILL EXPIRE AT 545 PM CST...
                
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.  However gusty
winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 PM CST for southwestern
Louisiana.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Lake Charles.

LAT...LON 3061 9278 3054 9303 3062 9314 3076 9301
TIME...MOT...LOC 2336Z 233DEG 53KT 3065 9295 

$$

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