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Special Weather Statement, NWS Lake Charles, LA

May 10, 2021Evangeline Parish, Louisiana

NWS Lake Charles, LA issued this special weather statement at May 10, 2021, 6:17 AM CDT for Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was in force for 43 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

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The facts

Issued: May 10, 2021, 6:17 AM CDT (11:17 UTC)
Expired: May 10, 2021, 7:00 AM CDT
In force: 43 min
Issued by: NWS Lake Charles, LA

County Evangeline Parish, LA

The radar

The Ft Polk radar (KPOE), 65 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 11:21 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Lake Charles Mun, LA (KLCH), launched 00:00Z, 11.3 hours before the alert went out and 113 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-p

Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

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: 1849 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -2 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 683 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 30 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 128 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 96 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 1.2
Supercell composite: 6.9

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this special weather statement 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 special weather statement went out at May 10, 4:56 AM CDT, 1 hour 21 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 10, 4:56 AM CDT, 1 hour 21 minutes before

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Hazardous weather outlook, May 10, 5:23 AM CDT, 54 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
523 AM CDT Mon May 10 2021

LAZ027>033-041>045-052>055-073-074-TXZ180-201-215-216-259>262-111030-
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-
523 AM CDT Mon May 10 2021

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

The area will be in a marginal risk for isolated severe storms
today and tonight. Hail and damaging winds are possible. Otherwise...
localized heavy rains and flooding are possible especially where
thunderstorms train over the same area this morning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. Showers and
thunderstorms are expected to remain ever present Tuesday through
all of Wednesday. Clearing and drier air to settle in Thursday
afternoon through Saturday. The warm front and gulf open back up on
Sunday across the area which will allow scattered showers and
thunderstorms to redevelop.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

GMZ430-432-435-450-452-455-470-472-475-111030-
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-
523 AM CDT Mon May 10 2021

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Showers and thunderstorms will increase Tuesday through mid week as
a cool front approaches and then moves through the coastal waters
Wednesday and Wednesday night. Rains will taper off from west to east
on Thursday. High pressure and drier air settles in Friday and
Saturday. Scattered showers and thunderstorms return on Sunday as a
warm front lifts northward.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, May 10, 12:33 AM CDT, 5 hours 44 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1233 AM CDT Mon May 10 2021

LAZ045-100600-
Upper St. Martin LA-
1233 AM CDT Mon May 10 2021

...SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT...

At 1232 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Henderson, or near Breaux Bridge, moving east at 35 mph.

Pea size hail and winds in excess of 30 mph will be possible with
this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Catahoula, Breaux Bridge, Butte La Rose and Parks.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

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 3003 9151 3003 9159 3007 9161 3009 9164
      3011 9166 3011 9168 3012 9170 3012 9173
      3024 9191 3029 9187 3027 9159 3024 9156
      3024 9151 3023 9147 3020 9149 3019 9147
      3014 9147 3013 9146 3011 9147 3010 9144
TIME...MOT...LOC 0532Z 284DEG 31KT 3025 9181

Tingler

Special weather statement, May 10, 3:08 AM CDT, 3 hours 9 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
308 AM CDT Mon May 10 2021

LAZ027-100845-
Vernon LA-
308 AM CDT Mon May 10 2021

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHWESTERN VERNON PARISH UNTIL
345 AM CDT...

At 308 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 8 miles east of Many to near Hornbeck to 7
miles west of Anacoco. Movement was east at 40 mph.

Pea size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with
these storms.

Locations impacted include...
Anacoco, Hornbeck, Hutton and Kurthwood.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3136 9299 3127 9309 3122 9355 3123 9354
      3124 9356 3125 9354 3128 9353 3128 9344
      3136 9339 3137 9303
TIME...MOT...LOC 0808Z 257DEG 36KT 3154 9334 3137 9336 3128 9347

Tingler

Special weather statement, May 10, 3:45 AM CDT, 2 hours 32 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
345 AM CDT Mon May 10 2021

LAZ027-028-100915-
Vernon LA-Rapides LA-
345 AM CDT Mon May 10 2021

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR WESTERN RAPIDES AND NORTHEASTERN
VERNON PARISHES UNTIL 415 AM CDT...

At 345 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Hutton to near Slagle. Movement was east at 40
mph.

Half inch hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with
these storms.

Locations impacted include...
Alexandria, Boyce, Hineston, Lena, Alexandria International Airport,
Slagle, Lacamp, Timber Trails, Hutton, Clifton, Flatwoods, Otis,
Elmer, Leander, Sieper, Gardner, Calcasieu, Simpson and Mcnary.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3149 9270 3150 9268 3147 9271 3145 9270
      3145 9268 3143 9269 3142 9268 3140 9269
      3139 9263 3142 9248 3099 9256 3117 9315
      3137 9313 3137 9303 3135 9295 3137 9295
      3137 9292 3139 9291 3139 9289 3152 9272
TIME...MOT...LOC 0845Z 279DEG 35KT 3134 9303 3118 9305

Tingler

Special weather statement, May 10, 4:36 AM CDT, 1 hour 41 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
436 AM CDT Mon May 10 2021

LAZ028-029-101000-
Avoyelles LA-Rapides LA-
436 AM CDT Mon May 10 2021

...SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT...

At 435 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles northeast of Elmer, or 9 miles south of Alexandria
International Airport, moving east at 40 mph.

Pea size hail and winds in excess of 30 mph will be possible with
this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Alexandria, Pineville, Effie, Lecompte, Hessmer, Echo, Elmer, Poland,
Kolin, Centerpoint, Ruby, Deville and Woodworth.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 3112 9271 3128 9268 3134 9212 3099 9211
TIME...MOT...LOC 0935Z 272DEG 35KT 3119 9257

Tingler

Special weather statement, May 10, 6:17 AM CDT, 0 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
617 AM CDT Mon May 10 2021

LAZ029-031>033-101200-
St. Landry LA-Avoyelles LA-Evangeline LA-Allen LA-
617 AM CDT Mon May 10 2021

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR EVANGELINE...SOUTHWESTERN
AVOYELLES...NORTHWESTERN ST. LANDRY AND NORTHEASTERN ALLEN PARISHES
UNTIL 700 AM CDT...

At 617 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Glenmora to near Allen Parish Airport.
Movement was east at 30 mph.

Nickel size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with
these storms.

Locations impacted include...
Oakdale, Ville Platte, Bunkie, Mamou, Turkey Creek, Morrow, Pine
Prairie, Chataignier, Evergreen, Plaucheville, Bayou Chicot, Goudeau,
Indian Lake, Chicot State Park, Allen Parish Airport, Whiteville,
Swords, Beaver, Reddell and Bond.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3096 9193 3049 9225 3066 9282 3090 9267
      3089 9251 3091 9248 3095 9248 3097 9244
TIME...MOT...LOC 1117Z 281DEG 26KT 3095 9253 3070 9270

Tingler

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
May 9, 7:22 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LCH	Beauregard, Vernon	53 min
May 9, 8:17 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	LCH	Allen	43 min
May 9, 8:51 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	LCH	Rapides	39 min
May 9, 9:55 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	LCH	Evangeline	50 min
May 9, 10:09 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	LCH	Allen	51 min
May 10, 12:33 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	LCH	Saint Martin	27 min
May 10, 3:08 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	LCH	Vernon	37 min
May 10, 3:45 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	LCH	Rapides	30 min
May 10, 4:36 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	LCH	Rapides	24 min
May 10, 4:48 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LCH	Avoyelles, Rapides	45 min
May 10, 6:40 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LCH	Avoyelles, Evangeline, Saint Landry	25 min
May 10, 7:23 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	LCH	Saint Landry	22 min
May 10, 7:27 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	LCH	Saint Landry	33 min
May 10, 7:47 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	LCH	Saint Landry	13 min
May 10, 8:00 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	LCH	Saint Landry	15 min
May 10, 8:33 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	LCH	Saint Martin	27 min
May 10, 10:08 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	LCH	Beauregard, Vernon	5 days
May 10, 10:08 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	LCH	Beauregard, Vernon	38 days
May 10, 6:33 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	LCH	Avoyelles	57 min
May 9, 8:48 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	LCH	Tyler	42 min
May 9, 9:30 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	LCH	Jasper	45 min
May 10, 9:03 AM CDT	Areal Flood Warning	LCH	Newton	34 hr
May 10, 6:05 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	LCH	Tyler	55 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.