Severe Thunderstorm Warning 64, NWS Lake Charles, LA

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
339 PM CDT Fri May 8 2020

LAC097-099-082100-
/O.CON.KLCH.SV.W.0064.000000T0000Z-200508T2100Z/
St. Martin LA-St. Landry LA-
339 PM CDT Fri May 8 2020

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM CDT
FOR NORTHWESTERN ST. MARTIN AND EASTERN ST. LANDRY PARISHES...

At 338 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Melville to near Arnaudville to Sunset, moving
southeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to 
         roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Krotz Springs, Leonville, Arnaudville, Melville, Sunset, Henderson,
Grand Coteau, Atchafalaya Welcome Center, Atchafalaya National
Wildlife Refuge and Cecilia.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 118 and 126.
 Interstate 49 between mile markers 9 and 13.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 3040 9214 3055 9193 3079 9178 3071 9173
      3067 9173 3066 9175 3063 9174 3062 9175
      3056 9176 3051 9173 3050 9175 3050 9170
      3044 9164 3039 9162 3036 9165 3035 9163
      3031 9162 3028 9159
TIME...MOT...LOC 2038Z 294DEG 25KT 3064 9177 3042 9185 3039 9208 

HAIL...1.25IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

Landreneau

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
259 PM CDT Fri May 8 2020

.DISCUSSION....A line of storms is currently working south and
east across the region. A severe thunderstorm watch will remain in
effect for a portion of the region through 1Z/8PM. Ahead of line
gusty winds of around 20 mph are mixing down.

Across the region a cold front stretches from South Texas into
Louisiana and northeast into the mid Atlantic states. A Canadian
high pressure system is building into the central sections of the
country.

Through the afternoon the line of storms will continue south and
move off the coast over the next few hours. Temperatures will
quickly drop 10 to 20 degrees as the line passes. This cooling
trend will last into Saturday with high temperautres running 10-15
degrees below normal which will be close to the coolest maximums
for the date. With the gusty north winds that are expected, it
will feel cool for mid-May. The ridge will continue to build into
the area Sunday with lows in the 40s and 50s. This will also be
within a few degrees of record lows.

High pressure will continue to build into the region Sunday
providing a cool and clear Mothers Day, but the ridge axis will
shift east of the area early next week. Moisture and temperatures
will increase through mid week, but dry weather is anticipated
until late week.

&&

.MARINE...

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
AEX  51  70  48  76 /  10   0   0   0
LCH  57  72  53  79 /  50   0   0   0
LFT  56  72  54  79 /  60   0  10   0
BPT  59  73  56  79 /  30   0  10   0

&&

.LCH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
LA...Wind Advisory until 6 PM CDT this evening for LAZ041>045-052>055-
     073-074.

TX...Wind Advisory until 6 PM CDT this evening for TXZ215-216.

GM...Small Craft Advisory from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT Saturday
     for GMZ450-452-455-470-472-475.

     Small Craft Exercise Caution until 7 PM CDT this evening for
     GMZ450-452-455-470-472-475.

     Small Craft Exercise Caution through Saturday afternoon for
     GMZ430-432-435.

&&

PUBLIC...05

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
210 PM CDT Fri May 8 2020

LAZ030>033-041>045-052>055-073-074-TXZ216-260-262-091915-
Beauregard-Allen-Evangeline-St. Landry-Calcasieu-Jefferson Davis-
Acadia-Lafayette-Upper St. Martin-Vermilion-Iberia-St. Mary-
Lower St. Martin-West Cameron-East Cameron-Orange-Northern Newton-
Southern Newton-
210 PM CDT Fri May 8 2020

...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 175 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

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

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

A line of strong to severe storms will move through the area this
afternoon. Heavy rain, intense lightning, hail, high winds, and an
isolated tornado can not be ruled out inside the watch area.

Rain chances will decrease tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Gusty north winds are expected Saturday. The next round of
thunderstorms may not occur until late next week.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

LAZ027>029-TXZ180-201-215-259-261-091915-
Vernon-Rapides-Avoyelles-Tyler-Hardin-Jefferson-Northern Jasper-
Southern Jasper-
210 PM CDT Fri May 8 2020

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Louisiana, west
central Louisiana and southeast Texas.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Showers and thunderstorms will be possible this afternoon, however
rain chances will decrease this evening. Strong gusty winds, heavy
rain, intense lightning will be possible with he strongest storms.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Gusty north winds are expected Saturday. The next round of
thunderstorms may not occur until late next week.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

GMZ450-452-455-470-472-475-091915-
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-
210 PM CDT Fri May 8 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM CDT
SATURDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Gulf of Mexico.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Small Craft Advisory.

Thunderstorms will move into the coastal waters late this afternoon
with a cold front.

A cold front will move through the coastal waters this evening with
strong offshore winds expected into Saturday.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

High pressure will build over the coastal waters this weekend with
winds decreasing into Sunday.

   Small Craft Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

GMZ432-435-091915-
Calcasieu Lake-Vermilion Bay-
210 PM CDT Fri May 8 2020

...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 175 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the coastal lakes and bays of
the Gulf of Mexico.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Thunderstorms will move into the coastal waters late this afternoon
with a cold front.

A cold front will move through the coastal waters this evening with
strong offshore winds expected into Saturday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

High pressure will build over the coastal waters this weekend with
winds decreasing into Sunday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

GMZ430-091915-
Sabine Lake-
210 PM CDT Fri May 8 2020

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the coastal lakes and bays of
the Gulf of Mexico.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Thunderstorms will move into the coastal waters late this afternoon
with a cold front.

A cold front will move through the coastal waters this evening with
strong offshore winds expected into Saturday.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

High pressure will build over the coastal waters this weekend with
winds decreasing into Sunday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1221 PM CDT Fri May 8 2020

TXZ180-259-260-081830-
Northern Newton TX-Northern Jasper TX-Tyler TX-
1221 PM CDT Fri May 8 2020

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR TYLER...NORTHERN NEWTON AND
NORTHERN JASPER COUNTIES UNTIL 130 PM CDT...

At 1220 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 8 miles north of Chester to 7 miles northwest
of Toledo Bend Dam. Movement was southeast at 30 mph.

Nickel size hail and wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph will be possible with
these storms.

Locations impacted include...
Jasper, Woodville, Newton, Colmesneil, Chester, Rockland, Warren,
Town Bluff, Toledo Bend Dam, Ebenezer, Burkeville, Browndell,
Mayflower, Spurger, Harrisburg, Stringtown, Farrsville, Magnolia
Springs, Mt. Union and Jamestown.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 3102 9465 3106 9456 3103 9447 3111 9406
      3116 9391 3118 9353 3115 9355 3111 9354
      3109 9356 3107 9353 3103 9351 3100 9358
      3097 9357 3096 9353 3093 9353 3088 9357
      3083 9355 3078 9358 3058 9456 3099 9466
TIME...MOT...LOC 1720Z 310DEG 28KT 3104 9456 3126 9364

Landreneau

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
125 PM CDT Fri May 8 2020

LAZ027>029-081945-
Avoyelles LA-Vernon LA-Rapides LA-
125 PM CDT Fri May 8 2020

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR RAPIDES...AVOYELLES AND EASTERN
VERNON PARISHES UNTIL 245 PM CDT...

At 124 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Lettsworth to near Fullerton. Movement was
east at 90 mph.

Nickel size hail and wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph will be possible with
these storms.

Locations impacted include...
Alexandria, Pineville, Marksville, Bunkie, Simmesport, Glenmora,
Boyce, Moreauville, Cheneyville, Hineston, Lena, Bordelonville, Fort
Polk, Alexandria International Airport, Slagle, Effie, Pitkin, Ball,
Cottonport and Mansura.

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 3139 9266 3147 9216 3133 9208 3132 9200
      3122 9199 3123 9192 3128 9195 3130 9191
      3119 9168 3105 9172 3097 9181 3085 9182
      3085 9224 3096 9228 3100 9238 3089 9251
      3088 9323 3137 9323 3135 9295 3152 9272
TIME...MOT...LOC 1824Z 287DEG 78KT 3100 9167 3104 9292

Landreneau

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
136 PM CDT Fri May 8 2020

LAZ027-030-TXZ180-201-259>262-081945-
Beauregard LA-Vernon LA-Hardin TX-Southern Newton TX-
Northern Newton TX-Northern Jasper TX-Southern Jasper TX-Tyler TX-
136 PM CDT Fri May 8 2020

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR CENTRAL BEAUREGARD AND
SOUTHWESTERN VERNON PARISHES...SOUTHEASTERN TYLER...CENTRAL NEWTON...
NORTHEASTERN HARDIN AND SOUTHEASTERN JASPER COUNTIES UNTIL 245 PM
CDT...

At 136 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Rosepine to 6 miles south of Newton to
near Warren. Movement was southeast at 30 mph.

Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph will be possible with these storms.

Locations impacted include...
De Ridder, Leesville, Woodville, Newton, Kirbyville, Rosepine,
Merryville, Singer, Warren, Town Bluff, Call, Fred, Fields, Bon Weir,
Burkeville, Fort Polk, New Llano, Trout Creek, Bivens 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.

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.

&&

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for
southwestern Louisiana...and southeastern Texas.

LAT...LON 3051 9324 3042 9441 3079 9446 3090 9389
      3123 9323
TIME...MOT...LOC 1836Z 301DEG 27KT 3097 9323 3076 9379 3066 9444

Landreneau

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
212 PM CDT FRI MAY 8 2020

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0116 PM     HAIL             1 WNW FORT POLK         31.05N 93.23W
05/08/2020  E1.00 INCH       VERNON             LA   PUBLIC

            PUBLIC REPORT AND PICTURE OF HAIL ESTIMATED NEAR QUARTER
            SIZE AT FORT POLK.

&&

SWARTHEN

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
227 PM CDT FRI MAY 8 2020

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0200 PM     HAIL             1 NNW ELIZABETH         30.88N 92.80W
05/08/2020  E1.00 INCH       ALLEN              LA   PUBLIC

            PUBLIC REPORT OF QUARTER SIZED HAIL IN ELIZABETH.

&&

SWARTHEN

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
302 PM CDT Fri May 8 2020

LAZ030>032-041>043-082045-
Calcasieu LA-Acadia LA-Jefferson Davis LA-Evangeline LA-Allen LA-
Beauregard LA-
302 PM CDT Fri May 8 2020

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR JEFFERSON DAVIS...SOUTHWESTERN
EVANGELINE...SOUTH CENTRAL BEAUREGARD...NORTHWESTERN ACADIA...
CALCASIEU AND SOUTHERN ALLEN PARISHES UNTIL 345 PM CDT...

At 302 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Lawtell to Topsy to near Deweyville. Movement
was south at 20 mph.

Nickel size hail and wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph will be possible with
these storms.

Locations impacted include...
Lake Charles, Sulphur, Eunice, Jennings, Westlake, Welsh, Vinton,
Iowa, Kinder, Basile, Iota, Elton, Mermentau, Fenton, Reeves, Moss
Bluff, Starks, De Quincy, Evangeline and Mowata.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for
central and southwestern Louisiana...and southeastern Texas.

LAT...LON 3011 9368 3039 9373 3051 9308 3055 9252
      3053 9246 3050 9246 3048 9249 3048 9240
      3020 9240
TIME...MOT...LOC 2002Z 357DEG 16KT 3051 9221 3042 9314 3029 9371

K. Kuyper