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River Flood Warning 19, NWS Lake Charles, LA

January 19, 2019Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana

NWS Lake Charles, LA issued this river flood warning at Jan 19, 2019, 11:03 AM CST for Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It took effect at Jan 24, 2019, 12:00 AM CST. It was in force for 12 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued: Jan 19, 2019, 11:03 AM CST (17:03 UTC)
In effect from: Jan 24, 2019, 12:00 AM CST
Expired: Jan 24, 2019, 12:00 PM CST
In force: 12 hr
Issued by: NWS Lake Charles, LA
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Minor

County Calcasieu Parish, LA

The radar

The Lake Charles radar (KLCH), 18 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:03 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The river

Written for the forecast point Calcasieu River at Saltwater Barrier (LCHL1).

Action stage: 4 ft
Minor stage: 4 ft
Moderate stage: 6 ft
Major stage: 8 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this river flood warning 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 river flood warning went out at Jan 19, 9:47 AM CST, 1 hour 16 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 19, 9:47 AM CST, 1 hour 16 minutes before

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Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 19, 4:41 AM CST, 6 hours 22 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
441 AM CST Sat Jan 19 2019

LAZ027>033-041>045-052>055-073-074-TXZ180-201-215-216-259>262-
201045-
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-
441 AM CST Sat Jan 19 2019

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central
Louisiana, south central Louisiana, southwest Louisiana, west
central Louisiana, and southeast Texas.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
A squall line is moving through the region this morning. This
line of storms will exit south central Louisiana before the noon
hour. Strong northwesterly winds will move in later this morning
as the latest front pushes down and into the coastal waters.

Look for freezing temperatures during the overnight hours tonight
through sunrise.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday
Colder weather is expected to settle on Sunday into Monday. Rains
return on Tuesday ahead of the next cold front Wednesday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

GMZ430-432-435-450-452-455-470-472-475-201045-
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-
441 AM CST Sat Jan 19 2019

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Gulf of Mexico.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Strong northwesterly winds has prompted a Gale Warning for the
coastal waters today behind a cold front that will move into the
central gulf before stalling. Seas up to 8 to 10 feet offshore
and 4 to 6 feet in the nearshore waters.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday
Winds will begin to taper off tomorrow and high pressure settles
into the region. This will last through the middle of the week
before the next front comes in from the north.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jan 19, 5:16 AM CST, 5 hours 47 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
516 AM CST SAT JAN 19 2019

LAZ028>033-041>043-073-074-TXZ215-191200-
West Cameron LA-Calcasieu LA-Acadia LA-Jefferson Davis LA-
St. Landry LA-Avoyelles LA-Evangeline LA-Allen LA-Beauregard LA-
Rapides LA-East Cameron LA-Jefferson TX-
516 AM CST SAT JAN 19 2019

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHWESTERN CAMERON...EASTERN
RAPIDES...JEFFERSON DAVIS...SOUTHEASTERN BEAUREGARD...EVANGELINE...
NORTHWESTERN ACADIA...CALCASIEU...AVOYELLES...NORTHWESTERN ST.
LANDRY...ALLEN PARISHES IN SOUTHWESTERN LOUISIANA AND SOUTHEASTERN
JEFFERSON COUNTIES UNTIL 600 AM CST...

At 515 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Walters to 17 miles south of Sabine Pass.
Movement was east at 40 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with these storms.

Locations impacted include...
Lake Charles, Alexandria, Sulphur, Eunice, Jennings, Oakdale, Ville
Platte, Cameron, Marksville, Westlake, Bunkie, Mamou, Welsh, Vinton,
Iowa, Kinder, Basile, Oberlin, Glenmora and Elton.

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.

These storms 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3133 9208 3132 9200 3122 9199 3123 9192
      3130 9191 3121 9170 2975 9311 2980 9334
      2969 9384 2975 9389 2970 9385 2965 9411
      2981 9395 2980 9389 2984 9392 2983 9380
      2999 9378 3147 9221
TIME...MOT...LOC 1115Z 249DEG 33KT 3147 9199 2949 9398

MM

Special weather statement, Jan 19, 5:59 AM CST, 5 hours 4 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
559 AM CST SAT JAN 19 2019

LAZ029-032-033-042>045-052-074-191245-
Acadia LA-Jefferson Davis LA-Lafayette LA-St. Landry LA-Vermilion LA-
Avoyelles LA-Evangeline LA-Upper St. Martin LA-East Cameron LA-
559 AM CST SAT JAN 19 2019

...SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT...

At 559 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Deer Park to near Chataignier to near
Cameron. Movement was east at 40 mph.

Winds in excess of 30 mph will be possible with these storms.

Locations impacted include...
Lafayette, Opelousas, Crowley, Eunice, Jennings, Scott, Breaux
Bridge, Rayne, Carencro, Ville Platte, Kaplan, Church Point, Lake
Arthur, Simmesport, Iota, Gueydan, Krotz Springs, Leonville,
Arnaudville and Melville.

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.

These storms 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.

&&

LAT...LON 2976 9312 2977 9331 3008 9294 3008 9289
      3011 9291 3058 9234 3124 9181 3120 9169
      3107 9171 3098 9180 3086 9182 3071 9173
      3050 9175 3049 9171 2959 9265
TIME...MOT...LOC 1159Z 250DEG 37KT 3138 9164 3060 9227 2981 9322

MM

Special weather statement, Jan 19, 6:45 AM CST, 4 hours 18 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
645 AM CST SAT JAN 19 2019

LAZ033-043>045-052-053-074-191330-
Acadia LA-Iberia LA-Lafayette LA-St. Landry LA-Vermilion LA-
Upper St. Martin LA-East Cameron LA-
645 AM CST SAT JAN 19 2019

...SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT...

At 645 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Morganza to 7 miles southwest of
Rockefeller Wildlife Range. Movement was east at 50 mph.

Winds in excess of 30 mph will be possible with these storms.

Locations impacted include...
Lafayette, New Iberia, Opelousas, Crowley, Abbeville, Catahoula,
Scott, Breaux Bridge, Rayne, Carencro, St. Martinville, Kaplan,
Church Point, Gueydan, Krotz Springs, Leonville, Arnaudville,
Melville, Palmetto and Rockefeller Wildlife Range.

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.

These storms 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.

&&

LAT...LON 2959 9265 2973 9302 3084 9180 3071 9173
      3050 9175 3050 9170 3044 9164 3036 9165
      3026 9159 3024 9151 2979 9199 2972 9214
      2972 9215 2976 9213 2975 9221 2971 9218
      2970 9210 2953 9228
TIME...MOT...LOC 1245Z 261DEG 42KT 3070 9165 2962 9286

MM

Local storm report, Jan 19, 10:25 AM CST, 38 minutes before

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The office that day

Everything else NWS Lake Charles, LA issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Jan 19, 3:15 AM CST	Tornado Warning	LCH	Rapides	30 min
Jan 19, 3:48 AM CST	Special Weather Statement	LCH	Beauregard, Vernon	42 min
Jan 19, 4:26 AM CST	Lake Wind Advisory	LCH	Allen, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Cameron, Evangeline, Lafayette and 4 more	4 hr
Jan 19, 4:28 AM CST	Special Weather Statement	LCH	Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Rapides, Vernon	47 min
Jan 19, 4:38 AM CST	Special Marine Warning	LCH		52 min
Jan 19, 5:16 AM CST	Special Weather Statement	LCH	Allen, Avoyelles, Calcasieu, Cameron, Evangeline, Jefferson Davis	44 min
Jan 19, 5:59 AM CST	Special Weather Statement	LCH	Acadia, Cameron, Lafayette, Saint Landry	46 min
Jan 19, 6:06 AM CST	Special Marine Warning	LCH		54 min
Jan 19, 6:45 AM CST	Special Weather Statement	LCH	Lafayette, Saint Landry, Vermilion	45 min
Jan 19, 7:00 AM CST	Special Marine Warning	LCH		60 min
Jan 19, 8:37 AM CST	Wind Advisory	LCH	Allen, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Cameron, Evangeline, Lafayette and 4 more	12 hr
Jan 19, 11:03 AM CST	River Flood Warning	LCH	Calcasieu	21 days
Jan 19, 11:03 AM CST	River Flood Warning	LCH	Vernon	61 hr
Jan 19, 3:11 PM CST	Low Water Advisory	LCH		21 hr
Jan 19, 2:21 AM CST	Special Weather Statement	LCH	Tyler	39 min
Jan 19, 3:00 AM CST	Special Weather Statement	LCH	Hardin, Jasper, Tyler	45 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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.