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Wind Advisory 13, NWS Lake Charles, LA

October 30, 2019Cameron Parish, Saint Martin Parish, Louisiana

NWS Lake Charles, LA issued this wind advisory at Oct 30, 2019, 3:37 PM CDT for Cameron Parish, Saint Martin Parish, Louisiana. It took effect at Oct 31, 2019, 1:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 17 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 30, 2019, 3:37 PM CDT (20:37 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 31, 2019, 1:00 AM CDT
Expired
Oct 31, 2019, 6:00 PM CDT
In force
17 hr
Issued by
NWS Lake Charles, LA

Counties Cameron Parish, LA, Saint Martin Parish, LA

The radar

The Lake Charles radar (KLCH), 80 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:36 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 12:00Z, 8.6 hours before the alert went out and 78 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Lake Charles Mun, LA at 12:00Z on 2019-10-30Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 422 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Lake Charles Mun, LA at 12:00Z on 2019-10-30The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 131 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
422 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-117 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
498 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
32 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
131 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
140 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.9

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The text

As transmitted.

359 
WWUS74 KLCH 302037
NPWLCH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
337 PM CDT Wed Oct 30 2019

LAZ052>055-073-074-TXZ215-310500-
/O.NEW.KLCH.WI.Y.0013.191031T0600Z-191031T2300Z/
Vermilion-Iberia-St. Mary-Lower St. Martin-West Cameron-
East Cameron-Jefferson-
Including the cities of Abbeville, Intracoastal City, Meaux, 
Forked Island, Kaplan, New Iberia, Morgan City, Burns Point, 
Centerville, Franklin, Patterson, Berwick, Bayou Vista, 
Stephensville, Hackberry, Johnson Bayou, Grand Lake, Klondike, 
Cameron, Creole, Grand Chenier, Rutherford Beach, Beaumont, 
Sabine Pass, and Sea Rim State Park
337 PM CDT Wed Oct 30 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 6 PM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Louisiana, Vermilion, Iberia, St. Mary, Lower St. 
  Martin, West Cameron and East Cameron Counties. In Texas, 
  Jefferson County.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 6 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Hazardous driving conditions will be possible on elevated
  roadways or high profile vehicles traveling on east to west
  oriented roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

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4 follow-up statements
260 
WWUS74 KLCH 310205
NPWLCH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
905 PM CDT Wed Oct 30 2019

LAZ052>055-073-074-TXZ215-311300-
/O.CON.KLCH.WI.Y.0013.191031T0600Z-191031T2300Z/
Vermilion-Iberia-St. Mary-Lower St. Martin-West Cameron-
East Cameron-Jefferson-
Including the cities of Abbeville, Intracoastal City, Meaux, 
Forked Island, Kaplan, New Iberia, Morgan City, Burns Point, 
Centerville, Franklin, Patterson, Berwick, Bayou Vista, 
Stephensville, Hackberry, Johnson Bayou, Grand Lake, Klondike, 
Cameron, Creole, Grand Chenier, Rutherford Beach, Beaumont, 
Sabine Pass, and Sea Rim State Park
905 PM CDT Wed Oct 30 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 6 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Louisiana, Vermilion, Iberia, St. Mary, Lower St. 
  Martin, West Cameron and East Cameron Counties. In Texas, 
  Jefferson County.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 6 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Hazardous driving conditions will be possible on elevated
  roadways or high profile vehicles traveling on east to west
  oriented roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
609 
WWUS74 KLCH 310855
NPWLCH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
355 AM CDT Thu Oct 31 2019

LAZ027>033-041>045-TXZ180-201-216-259>262-311700-
/O.NEW.KLCH.FR.Y.0001.191101T0500Z-191101T1300Z/
Vernon-Rapides-Avoyelles-Beauregard-Allen-Evangeline-St. Landry-
Calcasieu-Jefferson Davis-Acadia-Lafayette-Upper St. Martin-Tyler-
Hardin-Orange-Northern Jasper-Northern Newton-Southern Jasper-
Southern Newton-
Including the cities of Fort Polk, Pickering, Leesville, Slagle, 
Alexandria, Pineville, Effie, Marksville, Bunkie, Cottonport, 
Simmesport, Mansura, Bundick Lake, De Ridder, Fields, Oretta, 
Oakdale, Kinder, Ville Platte, Beaver, St. Landry, Mamou, 
Reddell, Lawtell, Opelousas, Eunice, Lake Charles, Sulphur, 
Hathaway, Jennings, Topsy, Roanoke, Welsh, Lake Arthur, Crowley, 
Rayne, Branch, Church Point, Richard, Lafayette, Breaux Bridge, 
Cade, St. Martinville, Town Bluff, Fred, Hillister, Ivanhoe, 
Spurger, Warren, Woodville, Lumberton, Silsbee, Orange, Vidor, 
Bridge City, Holly Springs, Jasper, Kirbyville, Magnolia Springs,
Mt. Union, Roganville, Burkeville, Farrsville, Jamestown, Newton,
Wiergate, Bleakwood, Call, Gist, Buna, Evadale, and Deweyville
355 AM CDT Thu Oct 31 2019

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM CDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest and west 
  central Louisiana and southeast Texas.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Isolated low lying areas could see 
  temperatures briefly fall to freezing. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

LAZ052>055-073-074-TXZ215-311700-
/O.CON.KLCH.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-191031T2300Z/
Vermilion-Iberia-St. Mary-Lower St. Martin-West Cameron-
East Cameron-Jefferson-
Including the cities of Abbeville, Intracoastal City, Meaux, 
Forked Island, Kaplan, New Iberia, Morgan City, Burns Point, 
Centerville, Franklin, Patterson, Berwick, Bayou Vista, 
Stephensville, Hackberry, Johnson Bayou, Grand Lake, Klondike, 
Cameron, Creole, Grand Chenier, Rutherford Beach, Beaumont, 
Sabine Pass, and Sea Rim State Park
355 AM CDT Thu Oct 31 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Louisiana, Vermilion, Iberia, St. Mary, Lower St. 
  Martin, West Cameron and East Cameron Counties. In Texas, 
  Jefferson County.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 6 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Hazardous driving conditions will be possible on elevated
  roadways or high profile vehicles traveling on east to west
  oriented roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
436 
WWUS74 KLCH 311644
NPWLCH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1144 AM CDT Thu Oct 31 2019

LAZ027>033-041>045-TXZ180-201-216-259>262-010045-
/O.CON.KLCH.FR.Y.0001.191101T0500Z-191101T1300Z/
Vernon-Rapides-Avoyelles-Beauregard-Allen-Evangeline-St. Landry-
Calcasieu-Jefferson Davis-Acadia-Lafayette-Upper St. Martin-Tyler-
Hardin-Orange-Northern Jasper-Northern Newton-Southern Jasper-
Southern Newton-
Including the cities of Fort Polk, Pickering, Leesville, Slagle, 
Alexandria, Pineville, Effie, Marksville, Bunkie, Cottonport, 
Simmesport, Mansura, Bundick Lake, De Ridder, Fields, Oretta, 
Oakdale, Kinder, Ville Platte, Beaver, St. Landry, Mamou, 
Reddell, Lawtell, Opelousas, Eunice, Lake Charles, Sulphur, 
Hathaway, Jennings, Topsy, Roanoke, Welsh, Lake Arthur, Crowley, 
Rayne, Branch, Church Point, Richard, Lafayette, Breaux Bridge, 
Cade, St. Martinville, Town Bluff, Fred, Hillister, Ivanhoe, 
Spurger, Warren, Woodville, Lumberton, Silsbee, Orange, Vidor, 
Bridge City, Holly Springs, Jasper, Kirbyville, Magnolia Springs,
Mt. Union, Roganville, Burkeville, Farrsville, Jamestown, Newton,
Wiergate, Bleakwood, Call, Gist, Buna, Evadale, and Deweyville
1144 AM CDT Thu Oct 31 2019

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM
CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest and west 
  central Louisiana and southeast Texas.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

LAZ052>055-073-074-TXZ215-312300-
/O.CON.KLCH.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-191031T2300Z/
Vermilion-Iberia-St. Mary-Lower St. Martin-West Cameron-
East Cameron-Jefferson-
Including the cities of Abbeville, Intracoastal City, Meaux, 
Forked Island, Kaplan, New Iberia, Morgan City, Burns Point, 
Centerville, Franklin, Patterson, Berwick, Bayou Vista, 
Stephensville, Hackberry, Johnson Bayou, Grand Lake, Klondike, 
Cameron, Creole, Grand Chenier, Rutherford Beach, Beaumont, 
Sabine Pass, and Sea Rim State Park
1144 AM CDT Thu Oct 31 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds around 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* WHERE...In Louisiana, Lower St. Martin, East Cameron, St. 
  Mary, West Cameron, Vermilion and Iberia Counties. In Texas, 
  Jefferson County.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
455 
WWUS74 KLCH 312031
NPWLCH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
331 PM CDT Thu Oct 31 2019

LAZ027>029-TXZ180-259-260-010100-
/O.NEW.KLCH.FZ.W.0003.191101T0900Z-191101T1300Z/
/O.EXT.KLCH.FR.Y.0001.191101T0500Z-191101T0900Z/
Vernon-Rapides-Avoyelles-Tyler-Northern Jasper-Northern Newton-
Including the cities of Fort Polk, Pickering, Leesville, Slagle, 
Alexandria, Pineville, Effie, Marksville, Bunkie, Cottonport, 
Simmesport, Mansura, Town Bluff, Fred, Hillister, Ivanhoe, 
Spurger, Warren, Woodville, Holly Springs, Jasper, Kirbyville, 
Magnolia Springs, Mt. Union, Roganville, Burkeville, Farrsville, 
Jamestown, Newton, Wiergate, Bleakwood, and Call
331 PM CDT Thu Oct 31 2019

...FROST ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 AM CDT
FRIDAY...
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 8 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as 
  low as 31 expected. For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as 
  low as 35 will result in frost formation.

* WHERE...In Louisiana, Vernon, Rapides and Avoyelles Counties. 
  In Texas, Tyler, Northern Jasper and Northern Newton Counties.

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 4 AM to 8 AM CDT Friday. 
  For the Frost Advisory, from midnight tonight to 4 AM CDT 
  Friday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

LAZ052>055-073-074-TXZ215-010100-
/O.EXB.KLCH.FR.Y.0001.191101T0900Z-191101T1300Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-191031T2300Z/
Vermilion-Iberia-St. Mary-Lower St. Martin-West Cameron-
East Cameron-Jefferson-
Including the cities of Abbeville, Intracoastal City, Meaux, 
Forked Island, Kaplan, New Iberia, Morgan City, Burns Point, 
Centerville, Franklin, Patterson, Berwick, Bayou Vista, 
Stephensville, Hackberry, Johnson Bayou, Grand Lake, Klondike, 
Cameron, Creole, Grand Chenier, Rutherford Beach, Beaumont, 
Sabine Pass, and Sea Rim State Park
331 PM CDT Thu Oct 31 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 8 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 37 will 
  result in frost formation. For the Wind Advisory, north winds 
  15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* WHERE...In Louisiana, Vermilion, Iberia, St. Mary, Lower St. 
  Martin, West Cameron and East Cameron Counties. In Texas, 
  Jefferson County.

* WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from 4 AM to 8 AM CDT Friday. 
  For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left 
  uncovered.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

LAZ030>033-041>045-TXZ201-216-261-262-010100-
/O.CON.KLCH.FR.Y.0001.191101T0500Z-191101T1300Z/
Beauregard-Allen-Evangeline-St. Landry-Calcasieu-Jefferson Davis-
Acadia-Lafayette-Upper St. Martin-Hardin-Orange-Southern Jasper-
Southern Newton-
Including the cities of Bundick Lake, De Ridder, Fields, Oretta, 
Oakdale, Kinder, Ville Platte, Beaver, St. Landry, Mamou, 
Reddell, Lawtell, Opelousas, Eunice, Lake Charles, Sulphur, 
Hathaway, Jennings, Topsy, Roanoke, Welsh, Lake Arthur, Crowley, 
Rayne, Branch, Church Point, Richard, Lafayette, Breaux Bridge, 
Cade, St. Martinville, Lumberton, Silsbee, Orange, Vidor, 
Bridge City, Gist, Buna, Evadale, and Deweyville
331 PM CDT Thu Oct 31 2019

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM
CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...Portions of central, south central and southwest 
  Louisiana and southeast Texas.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 29, 8:14 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningLCHCalcasieu59 hr
Oct 29, 8:14 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningLCHCalcasieu47 hr
Oct 30, 4:14 AM CDTGale WarningLCH36 hr
Oct 30, 4:14 AM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryLCH51 hr
Oct 30, 2:28 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLCHCalcasieu47 min
Oct 30, 3:17 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLCHCalcasieu43 min

Nearby

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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.