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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 65, NWS Lake Charles, LA
NWS Lake Charles, LA issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Apr 23, 2021, 10:58 PM CDT for Avoyelles Parish, Evangeline Parish, Saint Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was in force for 46 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
- Apr 23, 2021, 10:58 PM CDT (03:58 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 23, 2021, 11:44 PM CDT
- In force
- 46 min
- Issued by
- NWS Lake Charles, LA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 0.88 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
Counties Avoyelles Parish, LA, Evangeline Parish, LA, Saint Landry Parish, LA
The radar
The Ft Polk radar (KPOE), 101 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 03:59 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 8:30 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 8 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Lake Charles Mun, LA (KLCH), launched 00:00Z, 4.0 hours before the alert went out and 154 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
- 865 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -14 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 546 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 87 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 383 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 442 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 2.4
- Supercell composite
- 10.3
The text
As transmitted.
337
WUUS54 KLCH 240358
SVRLCH
LAC009-039-097-240500-
/O.NEW.KLCH.SV.W.0065.210424T0358Z-210424T0500Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1058 PM CDT Fri Apr 23 2021
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Evangeline Parish in central Louisiana...
Avoyelles Parish in central Louisiana...
North central St. Landry Parish in central Louisiana...
* Until midnight CDT.
* At 1058 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Indian Lake,
or 7 miles north of Ville Platte, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Ville Platte, Bunkie, Simmesport, Moreauville, Turkey Creek,
Bordelonville, Morrow, Cottonport, Pine Prairie, Mansura, Hessmer,
Evergreen, Plaucheville, Bayou Chicot, Goudeau, Indian Lake, Chicot
State Park, Whiteville, Big Cane and Dupont.
This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 35 and 54.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CDT for central
Louisiana.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect for the warned area. Tornadoes can
develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. Although a tornado is not
immediately likely, if one is spotted, act quickly and move to a
place of safety inside a sturdy structure such as a small interior
room.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Large hail and damaging winds and continuous cloud to ground
lightning is occurring with this storm. Move indoors immediately.
Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can
hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
&&
LAT...LON 3110 9171 3109 9172 3107 9171 3105 9172
3099 9178 3098 9180 3087 9180 3086 9182
3083 9180 3064 9240 3086 9245 3097 9227
3096 9221 3100 9222 3123 9181
TIME...MOT...LOC 0358Z 247DEG 38KT 3080 9224
HAIL...0.88IN
WIND...60MPH
$$3 follow-up statements
698
WWUS54 KLCH 240420
SVSLCH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1120 PM CDT Fri Apr 23 2021
LAC039-240429-
/O.CAN.KLCH.SV.W.0065.000000T0000Z-210424T0500Z/
Evangeline LA-
1120 PM CDT Fri Apr 23 2021
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN EVANGELINE PARISH
IS CANCELLED...
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CDT for central
Louisiana.
LAT...LON 3110 9171 3109 9172 3107 9171 3105 9172
3098 9180 3087 9180 3086 9182 3083 9180
3071 9217 3077 9217 3079 9221 3085 9221
3085 9224 3089 9224 3094 9228 3096 9228
3096 9221 3100 9222 3123 9181
TIME...MOT...LOC 0419Z 247DEG 38KT 3089 9200
$$
LAC009-097-240500-
/O.CON.KLCH.SV.W.0065.000000T0000Z-210424T0500Z/
Avoyelles LA-St. Landry LA-
1120 PM CDT Fri Apr 23 2021
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT
FOR AVOYELLES AND NORTH CENTRAL ST. LANDRY PARISHES...
At 1119 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Goudeau, or
near Morrow, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Bunkie, Simmesport, Moreauville, Bordelonville, Morrow, Cottonport,
Mansura, Hessmer, Evergreen, Plaucheville, Goudeau, Whiteville, Big
Cane, Dupont, Big Bend and Hamburg.
This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 35 and 38, between
mile markers 41 and 42, and between mile markers 46 and 54.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CDT for central
Louisiana.
A tornado watch remains in effect for the warned area. Tornadoes can
develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. Although a tornado is not
immediately likely, if one is spotted act quickly and move to a place
of safety inside a sturdy structure, such as a small interior room.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.
&&
LAT...LON 3110 9171 3109 9172 3107 9171 3105 9172
3098 9180 3087 9180 3086 9182 3083 9180
3071 9217 3077 9217 3079 9221 3085 9221
3085 9224 3089 9224 3094 9228 3096 9228
3096 9221 3100 9222 3123 9181
TIME...MOT...LOC 0419Z 247DEG 38KT 3089 9200
HAIL...0.88IN
WIND...60MPH
$$655
WWUS54 KLCH 240431
SVSLCH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1131 PM CDT Fri Apr 23 2021
LAC097-240440-
/O.CAN.KLCH.SV.W.0065.000000T0000Z-210424T0500Z/
St. Landry LA-
1131 PM CDT Fri Apr 23 2021
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL ST. LANDRY
PARISH IS CANCELLED...
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CDT for central
Louisiana.
LAT...LON 3110 9171 3109 9172 3107 9171 3105 9172
3098 9180 3087 9180 3087 9204 3088 9209
3096 9219 3121 9179
TIME...MOT...LOC 0430Z 247DEG 38KT 3094 9187
$$
LAC009-240500-
/O.CON.KLCH.SV.W.0065.000000T0000Z-210424T0500Z/
Avoyelles LA-
1131 PM CDT Fri Apr 23 2021
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT
FOR SOUTHERN AVOYELLES PARISH...
At 1130 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Simmesport,
moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Bunkie, Simmesport, Moreauville, Bordelonville, Cottonport, Mansura,
Evergreen, Plaucheville, Goudeau, Dupont, Big Bend and Hamburg.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CDT for central
Louisiana.
A tornado watch remains in effect for the warned area. Tornadoes can
develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. Although a tornado is not
immediately likely, if one is spotted act quickly and move to a place
of safety inside a sturdy structure, such as a small interior room.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.
&&
LAT...LON 3110 9171 3109 9172 3107 9171 3105 9172
3098 9180 3087 9180 3087 9204 3088 9209
3096 9219 3121 9179
TIME...MOT...LOC 0430Z 247DEG 38KT 3094 9187
HAIL...0.88IN
WIND...60MPH
$$462
WWUS54 KLCH 240444
SVSLCH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1144 PM CDT Fri Apr 23 2021
LAC009-240453-
/O.CAN.KLCH.SV.W.0065.000000T0000Z-210424T0500Z/
Avoyelles LA-
1144 PM CDT Fri Apr 23 2021
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHERN AVOYELLES PARISH IS
CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and has exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning has
been cancelled. However gusty winds and heavy rain are still
possible with this thunderstorm.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CDT for central
Louisiana.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Lake Charles.
LAT...LON 3110 9171 3109 9172 3107 9171 3105 9172
3098 9180 3087 9180 3087 9204 3088 9209
3096 9219 3121 9179
TIME...MOT...LOC 0441Z 247DEG 38KT 3100 9171
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Lake Charles, LA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 7:15 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Vernon | 60 min |
| Apr 23, 7:35 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LCH | Vernon | 25 min |
| Apr 23, 7:45 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Beauregard | 22 min |
| Apr 23, 7:57 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LCH | Beauregard | 33 min |
| Apr 23, 8:00 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Rapides, Vernon | 60 min |
| Apr 23, 8:25 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Avoyelles, Rapides | 1 min |
| Apr 23, 8:26 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LCH | Rapides, Vernon | 34 min |
| Apr 23, 8:29 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LCH | Beauregard | 31 min |
| Apr 23, 8:51 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | LCH | Allen | 21 days |
| Apr 23, 8:51 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | LCH | Allen, Rapides | 21 days |
| Apr 23, 8:51 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | LCH | Acadia, Evangeline, Saint Landry | 40 hr |
| Apr 23, 8:51 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | LCH | Allen, Beauregard | 5 days |
| Apr 23, 8:51 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | LCH | Allen, Beauregard | 4 days |
| Apr 23, 8:51 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | LCH | Acadia, Allen, Evangeline, Jefferson Davis | 21 days |
| Apr 23, 8:51 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | LCH | Allen, Calcasieu, Jefferson Davis | 21 days |
| Apr 23, 9:00 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Avoyelles, Rapides | 60 min |
| Apr 23, 9:00 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Allen, Beauregard, Evangeline, Rapides, Vernon | 14 min |
| Apr 23, 9:34 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Allen, Rapides | 26 min |
| Apr 23, 9:43 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Allen, Beauregard, Vernon | 13 min |
| Apr 23, 9:57 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Allen, Evangeline | 33 min |
| Apr 23, 10:19 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Avoyelles, Evangeline, Rapides, Saint Landry | 41 min |
| Apr 23, 11:01 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Jefferson Davis | 44 min |
| Apr 23, 11:12 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Beauregard | 33 min |
| Apr 23, 11:28 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Cameron | 17 min |
| Apr 23, 11:41 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Acadia | 34 min |
| Apr 23, 11:50 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Cameron, Jefferson Davis | 25 min |
| Apr 24, 12:29 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LCH | 61 min | |
| Apr 24, 12:36 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Acadia, Lafayette, Saint Landry | 54 min |
| Apr 24, 1:26 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LCH | 64 min | |
| Apr 24, 1:31 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Cameron, Vermilion | 44 min |
| Apr 24, 1:59 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Cameron, Iberia, Lafayette, Saint Martin, St. Mary, Vermilion | 61 min |
| Apr 24, 2:00 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LCH | 60 min | |
| Apr 24, 2:26 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LCH | 64 min | |
| Apr 24, 2:52 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Iberia, Saint Martin, St. Mary | 53 min |
| Apr 24, 2:54 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LCH | 36 min | |
| Apr 24, 2:58 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | LCH | Lafayette, Saint Martin, Vermilion | 58 hr |
| Apr 24, 2:58 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | LCH | Acadia, Jefferson Davis, Vermilion | 21 days |
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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.