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Special Weather Statement, NWS Lake Charles, LA
NWS Lake Charles, LA issued this special weather statement at Mar 28, 2018, 6:49 PM CDT for Hardin County, Jasper County, Tyler County, Texas. It was in force for 41 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
- Mar 28, 2018, 6:49 PM CDT (23:49 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 28, 2018, 7:30 PM CDT
- In force
- 41 min
- Issued by
- NWS Lake Charles, LA
Counties Hardin County, TX, Jasper County, TX, Tyler County, TX
The radar
The Lake Charles radar (KLCH), 124 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:50 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Lake Charles Mun, LA (KLCH), launched 12:00Z, 11.8 hours before the alert went out and 126 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
- 295 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -6 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 650 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 47 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 159 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 215 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.2
- Supercell composite
- 3.6
The text
As transmitted.
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</html>What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this special weather statement went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Lake Charles, LA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this special weather statement went out at Mar 28, 6:37 PM CDT, 12 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Mar 28, 6:37 PM CDT, 12 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
637 PM CDT Wed Mar 28 2018
.DISCUSSION...
00Z TAFS
&&
.AVIATION...
A slow moving cold front will push through the area this evening into
Thursday morning accompanied by widespread showers and
thunderstorms. Visibility reducing heavy rain and strong, gusty
winds will accompany some of these storms. Away from storms, the
pressure gradient in the vicinity of the front will keep winds
elevated overnight with gusts of 20+ knots possible. The
precipitation will end from west to east beginning around mid
morning with skies gradually clearing by afternoon.
Jones
&&
.PREV DISCUSSION... /issued 444 PM CDT Wed Mar 28 2018/
DISCUSSION...
Strong thunderstorms continue to track across the lakes region in
southeast Texas and central Louisiana. These storms are producing
very heavy rains... numerous cloud to ground lightning strikes...
and gusty winds. In addition the pressure gradient has tighten
and winds across southern Louisiana and southeast Texas remain
brisk. These winds will taper off through the evening hours as
they gradually lift off surface. Precip water has been climbing
over the last few days as gulf moisture flows in to the northwest
gulf region. What is supporting the storm activity is a front and
sfc low back to the west and the upper lvl short wave that is
swinging through the southern rockies. Cape values this afternoon
are around 1500 to 1800 j/kg with LI from -5 to -7 and precip and
precip water about 1.5 inches. Storms will produce periods of very
heavy rains and this is expected to cause flooding issues tonight
into tomorrow. Heaviest rains are expected around the lakes
region of southeast Texas and across central Louisiana.
Marine...In addition a Small Craft Advisory... will continue
through the overnight into tomorrow. Offshore buoy's winds are
running around 20 knots or greater. This will produce seas of four
to seven feet.
The weather will gradually improve late in the day tomorrow and
into the weekend. Dry and mild weather over the weekend.
&&
.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
AEX 64 76 54 73 / 100 70 10 10
LCH 66 77 58 76 / 90 70 10 10
LFT 67 75 57 75 / 60 100 10 0
BPT 65 78 58 76 / 100 60 10 0
&&
.LCH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
LA...Wind Advisory until 7 PM CDT this evening for LAZ041>045-052>055-
073-074.
Flash Flood Watch through Thursday afternoon for LAZ027>032-041-
073.
TX...Wind Advisory until 7 PM CDT this evening for TXZ201-215-216-261-
262.
Flash Flood Watch through Thursday afternoon for TXZ180-201-215-
216-259>262.
GM...Small Craft Advisory until 1 PM CDT Thursday for GMZ472-475.
Small Craft Advisory until 7 AM CDT Thursday for GMZ470.
Small Craft Exercise Caution through Thursday morning for GMZ430-
432-435-450.
Small Craft Exercise Caution through Thursday afternoon for
GMZ452-455.
&&
AVIATION...66Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 28, 4:22 PM CDT, 2 hours 27 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 422 PM CDT Wed Mar 28 2018 LAZ027>033-041>045-052>055-073-074-TXZ180-201-215-216-259>262- 292130- Vernon-Rapides-Avoyelles-Beauregard-Allen-Evangeline-St. Landry- Calcasieu-Jefferson Davis-Acadia-Lafayette-Upper St. Martin- Vermilion-Iberia-St. Mary-Lower St. Martin-West Cameron- East Cameron-Tyler-Hardin-Jefferson-Orange-Northern Jasper- Northern Newton-Southern Jasper-Southern Newton- 422 PM CDT Wed Mar 28 2018 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Louisiana, south central Louisiana, southwest Louisiana, west central Louisiana, and southeast Texas. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight Strong thunderstorms to rumble through the region ahead of a cold front. Look for heavy rains and flooding with the stronger storms. A Flash Flood Watch will continue through the overnight hours. During the evening hours winds will begin to taper off and as a result the Wind Advisory will continue to around 7 pm. The Tornado Watch will continue through 9 pm. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday The front moves through during the day with rains ending and drier air pushing in from the west. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... GMZ430-432-435-450-452-455-470-472-475-292130- Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-Vermilion Bay- Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM- Waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM- 422 PM CDT Wed Mar 28 2018 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Gulf of Mexico. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight Strong southerly winds and rough seas will continue through the evening into the overnight hours. A Small Craft Advisory will continue through the tonight into tomorrow. The front is expected to push through during the day tomorrow. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday Winds to taper off late in the day tomorrow with seas beginning a slow fall. Winds will dropping to 10 to 15 mph. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Mar 28, 2:15 PM CDT, 4 hours 34 minutes before
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
357 PM CDT WED MAR 28 2018
LAZ027-TXZ180-259-260-282145-
Vernon LA-Northern Newton TX-Northern Jasper TX-Tyler TX-
357 PM CDT WED MAR 28 2018
...SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT...
At 357 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Anacoco to near Woodville. Movement was
northeast at 30 mph.
Half inch hail and winds in excess of 30 mph will be possible with
these storms.
Locations impacted include...
Jasper, Leesville, Woodville, Newton, Anacoco, Colmesneil, Chester,
Fort Polk, Rockland, Warren, Town Bluff, Slagle, Toledo Bend Dam,
Ebenezer, Burkeville, New Llano, Hornbeck, Browndell, Mayflower and
Spurger.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
A tornado watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for west central
Louisiana...and southeastern Texas.
LAT...LON 3102 9465 3106 9456 3103 9447 3116 9391
3117 9358 3128 9353 3128 9344 3136 9339
3136 9305 3109 9304 3055 9455
TIME...MOT...LOC 2057Z 245DEG 27KT 3125 9339 3074 9444
TinglerLocal storm report, Mar 28, 4:40 PM CDT, 2 hours 9 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
440 PM CDT WED MAR 28 2018
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0439 PM FLASH FLOOD JASPER 30.92N 94.00W
03/28/2018 JASPER TX PUBLIC
PUBLIC REPORTS MINOR STREET FLOODING IN JASPER.
&&
DJONESSpecial weather statement, Mar 28, 6:49 PM CDT, 0 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
649 PM CDT WED MAR 28 2018
TXZ180-201-259>262-290030-
Hardin TX-Southern Newton TX-Northern Newton TX-Northern Jasper TX-
Southern Jasper TX-Tyler TX-
649 PM CDT WED MAR 28 2018
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHERN TYLER...WEST CENTRAL
NEWTON...HARDIN AND EASTERN JASPER COUNTIES UNTIL 730 PM CDT...
At 648 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Honey Island, or near Wildwood, moving northeast at 40 mph.
Nickel size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with
this storm.
Locations impacted include...
Jasper, Silsbee, Woodville, Kirbyville, Kountze, Warren, Town Bluff,
Thicket, Saratoga, Call, Fred, Wildwood, Buna, Votaw, Trout Creek,
Spurger, Batson, Village Mills, Caney Head and Honey Island.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
&&
A tornado watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for southeastern
Texas.
LAT...LON 3049 9473 3049 9454 3070 9459 3096 9405
3051 9373 3011 9457 3011 9460
TIME...MOT...LOC 2348Z 234DEG 33KT 3045 9446
JonesThe office that day
Everything else NWS Lake Charles, LA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 12:28 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | LCH | Rapides | 17 days |
| Mar 28, 12:28 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | LCH | Allen | 7 days |
| Mar 28, 12:28 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | LCH | Allen | 10 days |
| Mar 28, 12:28 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | LCH | Calcasieu | 11 days |
| Mar 28, 12:28 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | LCH | Vernon | 5 days |
| Mar 28, 12:28 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | LCH | Beauregard, Vernon | 15 days |
| Mar 28, 12:43 PM CDT | Wind Advisory | LCH | Cameron, Lafayette, Saint Martin | 6 hr |
| Mar 28, 3:57 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Vernon | 48 min |
| Mar 28, 2:15 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Tyler | 45 min |
| Mar 28, 3:56 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LCH | Jasper, Newton, Tyler | 3 hr |
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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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.