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2025 [KLCH] LAKE_CHARLES Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 12
Listing of Counties/Parishes/Zones Included in Product
RADAR Composite at Issuance Time
Storm Based Warning History
843
WFUS54 KLCH 311031
TORLCH
LAC097-099-311100-
/O.NEW.KLCH.TO.W.0012.250331T1031Z-250331T1100Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
531 AM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
North central St. Martin Parish in south central Louisiana...
East central St. Landry Parish in central Louisiana...
* Until 600 AM CDT.
* At 531 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located over
Port Barre, or near Leonville, moving east at 50 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.
* These dangerous storms will be near...
Krotz Springs around 535 AM CDT.
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.
This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3045 9199 3063 9197 3063 9174 3062 9175
3056 9176 3051 9173 3051 9175 3050 9175
3050 9170 3048 9169 3047 9167 3044 9164
3042 9164
TIME...MOT...LOC 1031Z 279DEG 44KT 3053 9192
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Cramer
160
WWUS54 KLCH 311101
SVSLCH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
601 AM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025
LAC097-099-311111-
/O.EXP.KLCH.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-250331T1100Z/
St. Martin LA-St. Landry LA-
601 AM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL ST. MARTIN AND EAST CENTRAL
ST. LANDRY PARISHES HAS EXPIRED...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been allowed to expire. However heavy
rain is still possible with this thunderstorm.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 AM CDT for
central and south central Louisiana.
&&
LAT...LON 3045 9199 3063 9197 3063 9174 3062 9175
3056 9176 3051 9173 3051 9175 3050 9175
3050 9170 3048 9169 3047 9167 3044 9164
3042 9164
TIME...MOT...LOC 1101Z 279DEG 44KT 3047 9150
$$
Cramer
Permalink to 202503311031-KLCH-WFUS54-TORLCH
843
WFUS54 KLCH 311031
TORLCH
LAC097-099-311100-
/O.NEW.KLCH.TO.W.0012.250331T1031Z-250331T1100Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
531 AM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
North central St. Martin Parish in south central Louisiana...
East central St. Landry Parish in central Louisiana...
* Until 600 AM CDT.
* At 531 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located over
Port Barre, or near Leonville, moving east at 50 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.
* These dangerous storms will be near...
Krotz Springs around 535 AM CDT.
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.
This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3045 9199 3063 9197 3063 9174 3062 9175
3056 9176 3051 9173 3051 9175 3050 9175
3050 9170 3048 9169 3047 9167 3044 9164
3042 9164
TIME...MOT...LOC 1031Z 279DEG 44KT 3053 9192
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Cramer
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160
WWUS54 KLCH 311101
SVSLCH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
601 AM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025
LAC097-099-311111-
/O.EXP.KLCH.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-250331T1100Z/
St. Martin LA-St. Landry LA-
601 AM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL ST. MARTIN AND EAST CENTRAL
ST. LANDRY PARISHES HAS EXPIRED...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been allowed to expire. However heavy
rain is still possible with this thunderstorm.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 AM CDT for
central and south central Louisiana.
&&
LAT...LON 3045 9199 3063 9197 3063 9174 3062 9175
3056 9176 3051 9173 3051 9175 3050 9175
3050 9170 3048 9169 3047 9167 3044 9164
3042 9164
TIME...MOT...LOC 1101Z 279DEG 44KT 3047 9150
$$
Cramer
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