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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 15, NWS Lake Charles, LA
NWS Lake Charles, LA issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Apr 4, 2019, 4:31 AM CDT for Avoyelles Parish, Evangeline Parish, Saint Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was in force for 19 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 4, 2019, 4:31 AM CDT (09:31 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 4, 2019, 4:50 AM CDT
- In force
- 19 min
- Issued by
- NWS Lake Charles, LA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 1.0 in
- Wind
- 50.0 mph
Counties Avoyelles Parish, LA, Evangeline Parish, LA, Saint Landry Parish, LA
The radar
The Ft Polk radar (KPOE), 89 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:31 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The nearest sounding before it
Lake Charles Mun, LA (KLCH), launched 00:00Z, 9.5 hours before the alert went out and 127 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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1495 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 61 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 49 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 224 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.5
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm 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 severe thunderstorm warning went out at Apr 4, 3:46 AM CDT, 45 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 4, 3:46 AM CDT, 45 minutes before
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</html>Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 4, 4:15 AM CDT, 16 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 415 AM CDT Thu Apr 4 2019 LAZ027>033-041>045-052>055-073-074-TXZ180-201-215-216-259>262- 051200- 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- 415 AM CDT Thu Apr 4 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 Showers and thunderstorms will continue over the area today, with some severe thunderstorms possible. Frequent cloud to ground lightning possible across any given area. Any severe storms that develop will be capable of producing hail, damaging winds as well as a few isolated tornadoes. There is also a marginal risk of excessive rainfall over Central and Southern Louisiana due to repetitive development of thunderstorms over the same area. The showers and thunderstorms is expected to diminish after sunset this evening. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday Low chances of precipitation for Friday. The next significant upper level disturbance expected to bring a prolonged chance of showers and thunderstorms by Saturday afternoon through Sunday. A slight risk of severe thunderstorms is also outlooked by the Storm Prediction Center for severe thunderstorms. Any severe storms that develop on Thursday will be capable of producing hail, damaging winds as well as a few isolated tornadoes. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation requested for today, and possibly Saturday. GMZ430-432-435-450-452-455-470-472-475-051200- 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- 415 AM CDT Thu Apr 4 2019 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Gulf of Mexico. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Showers and thunderstorms will continue over the area today, with some severe thunderstorms possible. Frequent cloud to water lightning possible across any given area. Any severe storms that develop will be capable of producing hail, high winds as well as a few isolated waterspouts. The showers and thunderstorms is expected to diminish after sunset this evening. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday Low chances of precipitation for Friday. The next significant upper level disturbance expected to bring a prolonged chance of showers and thunderstorms by Saturday afternoon through Sunday. A slight risk of severe thunderstorms is also outlooked by the Storm Prediction Center for severe thunderstorms. Frequent cloud to water lightning possible across any given area. Any severe storms that develop will be capable of producing hail, high winds as well as a few isolated waterspouts. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation requested for today, and possibly Saturday.
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Apr 4, 2:14 AM CDT, 2 hours 17 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
214 AM CDT Thu Apr 4 2019
LAZ027-040745-
Vernon-
214 AM CDT Thu Apr 4 2019
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHWESTERN VERNON PARISH...
At 214 AM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Anacoco, moving
northeast at 45 mph.
Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail are possible with this
storm.
Locations impacted include...
Anacoco, Hornbeck and Kurthwood.
LAT...LON 3114 9346 3121 9355 3123 9354 3123 9355
3128 9353 3128 9344 3136 9339 3136 9309
TIME...MOT...LOC 0714Z 221DEG 37KT 3123 9345
TWHSpecial weather statement, Apr 4, 2:19 AM CDT, 2 hours 12 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 219 AM CDT Thu Apr 4 2019 LAZ027-030-040745- Beauregard-Vernon- 219 AM CDT Thu Apr 4 2019 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTH CENTRAL BEAUREGARD AND SOUTHWESTERN VERNON PARISHES... At 219 AM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Junction, or 8 miles west of De Ridder, moving northeast at 45 mph. Locations impacted include... Leesville, Rosepine, Fort Polk, Deridder, Junction and Pickering. 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. LAT...LON 3079 9346 3086 9353 3115 9324 3095 9304 TIME...MOT...LOC 0719Z 231DEG 38KT 3086 9343 TWH
Special weather statement, Apr 4, 2:23 AM CDT, 2 hours 8 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
223 AM CDT Thu Apr 4 2019
TXZ201-040800-
Hardin-
223 AM CDT Thu Apr 4 2019
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT CENTRAL HARDIN COUNTY...
At 222 AM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Saratoga,
moving northeast at 30 mph.
Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail are possible with this
storm.
Locations impacted include...
Silsbee, Kountze, Saratoga, Wildwood, Batson, Honey Island and
Village Mills.
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.
LAT...LON 3049 9456 3049 9454 3053 9454 3053 9446
3039 9420 3018 9451 3028 9466 3030 9466
TIME...MOT...LOC 0722Z 218DEG 25KT 3030 9455
TWHSpecial weather statement, Apr 4, 3:23 AM CDT, 1 hour 8 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
323 AM CDT Thu Apr 4 2019
LAZ041-042-074-040900-
Calcasieu-Jefferson Davis-East Cameron-
323 AM CDT Thu Apr 4 2019
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTH CENTRAL CAMERON...
SOUTHWESTERN JEFFERSON DAVIS AND SOUTHEASTERN CALCASIEU PARISHES...
At 322 AM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Lake Charles
Regional Airport, moving northeast at 40 mph.
Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail are possible with this
storm.
Locations impacted include...
Lake Charles, Iowa, Grand Lake, Lake Charles Regional Airport, Hayes,
Hacketts Corner, Sweet Lake, Lebleu Settlement, Holmwood, Lacassine
and Bell City.
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.
LAT...LON 3001 9327 3002 9327 3005 9329 3005 9333
3036 9311 3030 9295 3017 9277 2993 9315
TIME...MOT...LOC 0822Z 220DEG 36KT 3006 9318
TWHSpecial weather statement, Apr 4, 3:49 AM CDT, 42 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
349 AM CDT Thu Apr 4 2019
TXZ201-040930-
Hardin-
349 AM CDT Thu Apr 4 2019
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT WESTERN HARDIN COUNTY...
At 348 AM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Daisetta, or 10
miles northeast of Liberty, moving northeast at 25 mph.
Penny size hail is possible with this storm.
Locations impacted include...
Sour Lake, Saratoga and Batson.
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.
LAT...LON 3046 9459 3037 9439 3020 9423 3012 9442
3011 9443 3011 9460 3032 9467
TIME...MOT...LOC 0848Z 224DEG 24KT 3013 9465
TWHSpecial weather statement, Apr 4, 4:07 AM CDT, 24 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
407 AM CDT Thu Apr 4 2019
LAZ031-032-042-043-040930-
Acadia-Jefferson Davis-Evangeline-Allen-
407 AM CDT Thu Apr 4 2019
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHEASTERN JEFFERSON DAVIS...
SOUTHERN EVANGELINE...NORTHWESTERN ACADIA AND SOUTHEASTERN ALLEN
PARISHES...
At 407 AM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Basile, moving
northeast at 40 mph.
Half inch hail is possible with this storm.
Locations impacted include...
Eunice, Mamou, Basile, Elton, Pine Prairie, Chataignier, Beaver,
Reddell, Bond and Duralde.
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.
LAT...LON 3078 9238 3058 9222 3054 9233 3053 9245
3052 9246 3050 9246 3049 9248 3048 9248
3039 9270 3050 9285 3086 9257
TIME...MOT...LOC 0907Z 227DEG 35KT 3057 9263
TWHThe office that day
Everything else NWS Lake Charles, LA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2:14 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Vernon | 31 min |
| Apr 4, 2:19 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Vernon | 26 min |
| Apr 4, 2:28 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Vernon | 27 min |
| Apr 4, 2:34 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LCH | 56 min | |
| Apr 4, 2:35 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Beauregard | 40 min |
| Apr 4, 3:13 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Allen, Beauregard, Vernon | 27 min |
| Apr 4, 3:23 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Jefferson Davis | 37 min |
| Apr 4, 4:07 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Evangeline | 23 min |
| Apr 4, 4:25 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LCH | 35 min | |
| Apr 4, 4:38 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Cameron | 37 min |
| Apr 4, 4:41 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Saint Martin | 34 min |
| Apr 4, 4:48 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Iberia, St. Mary | 27 min |
| Apr 4, 5:09 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Cameron, Jefferson Davis | 51 min |
| Apr 4, 5:18 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LCH | Calcasieu, Cameron | 117 min |
| Apr 4, 6:09 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Jefferson Davis | 51 min |
| Apr 4, 6:12 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Cameron, Jefferson Davis, Vermilion | 48 min |
| Apr 4, 6:22 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LCH | Calcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis, St. Mary | 5 hr |
| Apr 4, 6:54 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Acadia, Cameron, Vermilion | 66 min |
| Apr 4, 7:25 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Jefferson Davis | 50 min |
| Apr 4, 7:51 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LCH | Acadia, Cameron, Jefferson Davis, Vermilion | 3 hr |
| Apr 4, 7:53 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LCH | Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Jefferson Davis | 2 hr |
| Apr 4, 7:55 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Iberia, Vermilion | 65 min |
| Apr 4, 8:22 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Acadia, Jefferson Davis | 53 min |
| Apr 4, 8:33 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LCH | Iberia, Lafayette, Saint Martin, St. Mary, Vermilion | 117 min |
| Apr 4, 8:42 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Iberia, Lafayette, Saint Martin, St. Mary, Vermilion | 63 min |
| Apr 4, 9:11 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Jefferson Davis | 64 min |
| Apr 4, 9:19 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LCH | Calcasieu | 116 min |
| Apr 4, 9:32 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Lafayette | 43 min |
| Apr 4, 10:06 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | LCH | Beauregard, Calcasieu | 70 days |
| Apr 4, 10:30 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Acadia, Lafayette, Saint Martin, St. Mary, Vermilion | 45 min |
| Apr 4, 10:44 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LCH | Acadia, Iberia, Lafayette, Saint Martin, St. Mary, Vermilion | 2 hr |
| Apr 4, 10:51 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Iberia, Saint Martin, St. Mary | 36 min |
| Apr 4, 11:17 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Saint Martin, St. Mary | 29 min |
| Apr 4, 11:58 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LCH | Calcasieu | 2 hr |
| Apr 4, 12:13 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Beauregard | 47 min |
| Apr 4, 12:31 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Allen, Beauregard, Vernon | 59 min |
| Apr 4, 12:42 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LCH | Acadia, Cameron, Iberia, Jefferson Davis, Lafayette, Saint Martin and 2 more | 2 hr |
| Apr 4, 12:43 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LCH | Beauregard | 21 min |
| Apr 4, 1:29 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Evangeline | 46 min |
| Apr 4, 1:32 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Acadia | 43 min |
| Apr 4, 2:15 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | LCH | Acadia, Calcasieu, Cameron, Iberia, Jefferson Davis, Lafayette and 3 more | 3 hr |
| Apr 4, 2:19 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Evangeline | 56 min |
| Apr 4, 2:26 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Saint Landry | 49 min |
| Apr 4, 5:15 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Beauregard | 45 min |
| Apr 4, 5:58 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Beauregard | 62 min |
| Apr 4, 1:45 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Newton | 30 min |
| Apr 4, 2:23 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Hardin | 37 min |
| Apr 4, 2:37 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Hardin, Jasper, Newton, Tyler | 21 min |
| Apr 4, 3:49 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Hardin | 41 min |
| Apr 4, 11:45 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Newton | 45 min |
| Apr 4, 5:19 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Jasper, Newton | 41 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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.