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Tornado Warning 41, NWS Lake Charles, LA
NWS Lake Charles, LA issued this tornado warning at May 3, 2017, 6:36 PM CDT for Saint Landry Parish, Saint Martin Parish, Louisiana. It was in force for 24 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- May 3, 2017, 6:36 PM CDT (23:36 UTC)
- Expired
- May 3, 2017, 7:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 24 min
- Issued by
- NWS Lake Charles, LA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
The nearest sounding before it
Lake Charles Mun, LA (KLCH), launched 12:00Z, 11.6 hours before the alert went out and 143 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 2161 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -30 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 549 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 43 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 154 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 197 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 2.2
- Supercell composite
- 12.3
The text
As transmitted.
900
WFUS54 KLCH 032336
TORLCH
LAC097-099-040000-
/O.NEW.KLCH.TO.W.0041.170503T2336Z-170504T0000Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
636 PM CDT WED MAY 3 2017
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
North central St. Martin Parish in south central Louisiana...
Southeastern St. Landry Parish in central Louisiana...
* Until 700 PM CDT
* At 636 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Arnaudville, moving east at 45 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...
Krotz Springs around 650 PM CDT.
Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge around 655 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or 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 3041 9171 3042 9182 3041 9197 3049 9200
3056 9176 3051 9173 3051 9175 3050 9175
3050 9170 3048 9169 3047 9167 3044 9164
TIME...MOT...LOC 2336Z 268DEG 38KT 3046 9191
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
062 follow-up statements
977
WWUS54 KLCH 032347
SVSLCH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
647 PM CDT WED MAY 3 2017
LAC097-099-040000-
/O.CON.KLCH.TO.W.0041.000000T0000Z-170504T0000Z/
St. Martin LA-St. Landry LA-
647 PM CDT WED MAY 3 2017
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR NORTHERN
ST. MARTIN AND SOUTHEASTERN ST. LANDRY PARISHES...
At 647 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Krotz Springs, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northern St. Martin and southeastern St. Landry Parishes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile
home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and
protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3044 9172 3045 9174 3047 9174 3050 9176
3050 9170 3048 9169 3046 9166 3046 9168
TIME...MOT...LOC 2347Z 268DEG 38KT 3046 9177
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
06496
WWUS54 KLCH 032354
SVSLCH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
654 PM CDT WED MAY 3 2017
LAC097-099-040003-
/O.EXP.KLCH.TO.W.0041.000000T0000Z-170504T0000Z/
St. Martin LA-St. Landry LA-
654 PM CDT WED MAY 3 2017
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHERN ST. MARTIN AND SOUTHEASTERN ST.
LANDRY PARISHES WILL EXPIRE AT 700 PM CDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore the warning will be allowed to expire.
LAT...LON 3044 9172 3045 9174 3047 9174 3050 9176
3050 9170 3048 9169 3046 9166 3046 9168
TIME...MOT...LOC 2353Z 268DEG 38KT 3046 9170
$$
06The office that day
Everything else NWS Lake Charles, LA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 4:10 AM CDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | LCH | Cameron | 20 hr |
| May 3, 4:10 AM CDT | Small Craft Advisory | LCH | 57 hr | |
| May 3, 4:10 AM CDT | Wind Advisory | LCH | Allen, Avoyelles, Cameron, Evangeline, Lafayette, Rapides and 2 more | 17 hr |
| May 3, 6:18 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LCH | 87 min | |
| May 3, 6:30 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Calcasieu, Cameron | 75 min |
| May 3, 6:37 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LCH | 83 min | |
| May 3, 6:55 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Calcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis | 65 min |
| May 3, 7:25 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Cameron | 65 min |
| May 3, 7:28 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LCH | 92 min | |
| May 3, 7:43 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Saint Martin, St. Mary | 47 min |
| May 3, 7:48 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Acadia, Allen, Evangeline, Jefferson Davis | 57 min |
| May 3, 8:05 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Iberia, Saint Martin | 40 min |
| May 3, 8:09 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LCH | 36 min | |
| May 3, 8:14 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LCH | 61 min | |
| May 3, 8:25 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Allen, Evangeline | 65 min |
| May 3, 8:30 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | LCH | Beauregard | 45 min |
| May 3, 8:31 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Calcasieu, Cameron | 59 min |
| May 3, 8:37 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Vermilion | 53 min |
| May 3, 8:47 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | LCH | Vermilion | 28 min |
| May 3, 8:50 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Beauregard, Vernon | 45 min |
| May 3, 8:55 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Allen, Avoyelles, Evangeline, Rapides | 37 min |
| May 3, 9:11 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | LCH | Beauregard, Calcasieu | 34 min |
| May 3, 9:12 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | LCH | Vermilion | 63 min |
| May 3, 9:23 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LCH | Acadia, Calcasieu, Jefferson Davis, Vermilion | 112 min |
| May 3, 9:25 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LCH | 95 min | |
| May 3, 9:55 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Beauregard, Calcasieu | 50 min |
| May 3, 10:03 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LCH | Beauregard, Calcasieu | 87 min |
| May 3, 10:08 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LCH | 52 min | |
| May 3, 10:27 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Calcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis | 46 min |
| May 3, 10:28 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Iberia, St. Mary | 47 min |
| May 3, 10:29 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Iberia, St. Mary | 46 min |
| May 3, 10:48 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Acadia, Calcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis | 57 min |
| May 3, 11:05 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | LCH | Acadia, Jefferson Davis, Vermilion | 12 days |
| May 3, 11:11 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Acadia, Cameron, Jefferson Davis, Lafayette, Saint Landry, Vermilion | 64 min |
| May 3, 11:14 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Iberia, Saint Martin, St. Mary | 46 min |
| May 3, 11:16 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LCH | Calcasieu, Jefferson Davis | 6 hr |
| May 3, 11:18 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LCH | 57 min | |
| May 3, 11:21 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LCH | Acadia, Iberia, Lafayette, Saint Martin, Vermilion | 6 hr |
| May 3, 11:39 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | LCH | Saint Martin, St. Mary | 36 min |
| May 3, 11:58 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | LCH | Lafayette, Vermilion | 8 days |
| May 3, 11:59 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Iberia, Lafayette, Saint Martin, Vermilion | 61 min |
| May 3, 12:00 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Saint Martin, St. Mary | 29 min |
| May 3, 12:06 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Vernon | 39 min |
| May 3, 12:06 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LCH | Saint Martin, St. Mary | 24 min |
| May 3, 12:25 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Iberia, Saint Martin, St. Mary, Vermilion | 55 min |
| May 3, 12:51 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LCH | 54 min | |
| May 3, 1:00 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LCH | Beauregard, Calcasieu | 5 hr |
| May 3, 1:14 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Iberia, Saint Martin, St. Mary | 26 min |
| May 3, 1:47 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LCH | Iberia, Saint Martin, St. Mary | 3 hr |
| May 3, 1:47 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Acadia, Jefferson Davis | 43 min |
| May 3, 2:11 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | LCH | Beauregard, Calcasieu | 7 days |
| May 3, 2:35 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LCH | Acadia, Allen, Beauregard, Evangeline, Jefferson Davis, Lafayette and 1 more | 3 hr |
| May 3, 2:51 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | LCH | Calcasieu | 5 days |
| May 3, 4:08 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LCH | Allen, Beauregard, Rapides, Vernon | 6 hr |
| May 3, 4:39 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Allen | 36 min |
| May 3, 5:15 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LCH | Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Jefferson Davis | 6 hr |
| May 3, 5:16 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Acadia | 44 min |
| May 3, 5:22 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LCH | Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, Saint Landry, Saint Martin and 2 more | 6 hr |
| May 3, 6:01 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Acadia, Lafayette, Saint Landry | 44 min |
| May 3, 6:08 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Acadia, Lafayette, Saint Landry, Saint Martin | 67 min |
| May 3, 6:21 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Vernon | 54 min |
| May 3, 6:24 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LCH | Avoyelles, Evangeline, Rapides, Saint Landry | 3 hr |
| May 3, 6:39 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LCH | 66 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive.