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Tornado Warning 62, NWS Lake Charles, LA

October 27, 2021Newton County, Orange County, Texas; Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana

NWS Lake Charles, LA issued this tornado warning at Oct 27, 2021, 9:41 AM CDT for Newton County, Orange County, Texas; Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was in force for 34 min. 3 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued: Oct 27, 2021, 9:41 AM CDT (14:41 UTC)
Expired: Oct 27, 2021, 10:15 AM CDT
In force: 34 min
Issued by: NWS Lake Charles, LA
Area: Storm-based polygon
Tornado: Radar indicated
Hail: 0.75 in

Counties Calcasieu Parish, LA, Newton County, TX, Orange County, TX

The radar

The Lake Charles radar (KLCH), 53 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:44 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.

What was reported inside it

Time	Report	Where	Remark
Oct 27, 9:46 AM CDT	TORNADO	4 Ese Mauriceville, TX	MULTIPLE DAMAGE REPORTS.
Oct 27, 9:50 AM CDT	TORNADO	5 E Mauriceville, TX
Oct 27, 9:56 AM CDT	TORNADO	4 Ssw Deweyville, TX

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

Issued	Product	Office	Lasted
Oct 27, 7:55 AM CDT	Tornado Watch	SPC	9 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Lake Charles Mun, LA (KLCH), launched 12:00Z, 2.7 hours before the alert went out and 55 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: 1422 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -5 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 604 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 38 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 160 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 255 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 1.1
Supercell composite: 7.1

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

296 
WFUS54 KLCH 271441
TORLCH
LAC019-TXC351-361-271515-
/O.NEW.KLCH.TO.W.0062.211027T1441Z-211027T1515Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
941 AM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  West central Calcasieu Parish in southwestern Louisiana...
  South central Newton County in southeastern Texas...
  Northeastern Orange County in southeastern Texas...

* Until 1015 AM CDT.
    
* At 941 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Pinehurst, or near Orange, moving northeast at 30
  mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
           shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. 
           Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree 
           damage is likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
  Forest Heights and Hartburg around 955 AM CDT.
  Deweyville around 1000 AM CDT.
  Starks around 1010 AM CDT.
  Lunita around 1015 AM CDT.

This includes Interstate 10 in Texas between mile markers 876 and
875.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile
home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and
protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3041 9374 3040 9374 3040 9372 3031 9346
      3011 9379 3016 9389
TIME...MOT...LOC 1441Z 218DEG 26KT 3016 9381 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

Brazzell

7 follow-up statements

929 
WWUS54 KLCH 271445
SVSLCH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
945 AM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021

LAC019-TXC351-361-271515-
/O.CON.KLCH.TO.W.0062.000000T0000Z-211027T1515Z/
Calcasieu LA-Newton TX-Orange TX-
945 AM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 AM CDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL CALCASIEU PARISH...SOUTH CENTRAL NEWTON AND NORTHEASTERN
ORANGE COUNTIES...
    
At 945 AM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Forest Heights,
or near Mauriceville, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

This tornado will be near...
  Forest Heights and Hartburg around 955 AM CDT.
  Deweyville around 1000 AM CDT.
  Starks around 1010 AM CDT.
  Lunita around 1015 AM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3041 9374 3040 9374 3040 9372 3031 9346
      3011 9379 3016 9389
TIME...MOT...LOC 1445Z 218DEG 26KT 3018 9379 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

Brazzell

083 
WWUS54 KLCH 271448
SVSLCH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
948 AM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021

LAC019-TXC351-361-271515-
/O.CON.KLCH.TO.W.0062.000000T0000Z-211027T1515Z/
Calcasieu LA-Newton TX-Orange TX-
948 AM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 AM CDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL CALCASIEU PARISH...SOUTH CENTRAL NEWTON AND NORTHEASTERN
ORANGE COUNTIES...
    
At 948 AM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Forest Heights, or near Mauriceville, moving northeast
at 30 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

The tornado will be near...
  Hartburg around 955 AM CDT.
  Deweyville around 1005 AM CDT.
  Starks around 1010 AM CDT.
  Lunita around 1015 AM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3041 9374 3040 9374 3040 9372 3031 9346
      3011 9379 3016 9389
TIME...MOT...LOC 1448Z 213DEG 25KT 3020 9379 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

Brazzell

070 
WWUS54 KLCH 271451
SVSLCH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
951 AM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021

LAC019-TXC351-361-271515-
/O.CON.KLCH.TO.W.0062.000000T0000Z-211027T1515Z/
Calcasieu LA-Newton TX-Orange TX-
951 AM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 AM CDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL CALCASIEU PARISH...SOUTH CENTRAL NEWTON AND NORTHEASTERN
ORANGE COUNTIES...
    
At 951 AM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Forest Heights, or near Mauriceville, moving northeast
at 30 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

The tornado will be near...
  Forest Heights and Hartburg around 955 AM CDT.
  Deweyville around 1000 AM CDT.
  Starks around 1010 AM CDT.
  Lunita around 1020 AM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors or in a vehicle, move to
the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying
debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3041 9374 3040 9374 3040 9372 3031 9346
      3017 9378 3021 9385
TIME...MOT...LOC 1451Z 218DEG 26KT 3021 9378 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

Brazzell

238 
WWUS54 KLCH 271454
SVSLCH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
954 AM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021

LAC019-TXC351-361-271515-
/O.CON.KLCH.TO.W.0062.000000T0000Z-211027T1515Z/
Calcasieu LA-Newton TX-Orange TX-
954 AM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 AM CDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL CALCASIEU PARISH...SOUTH CENTRAL NEWTON AND NORTHEASTERN
ORANGE COUNTIES...
    
At 954 AM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Hartburg, or near Deweyville, moving northeast at 30
mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

The tornado will be near...
  Deweyville around 1005 AM CDT.
  Starks around 1010 AM CDT.
  Lunita around 1020 AM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors or in a vehicle, move to
the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying
debris.

A large and extremely dangerous tornado is on the ground. take
immediate tornado precautions. this is an emergency situation.

&&

LAT...LON 3041 9374 3040 9374 3040 9372 3031 9346
      3020 9376 3023 9384
TIME...MOT...LOC 1454Z 211DEG 26KT 3025 9378 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

Brazzell

970 
WWUS54 KLCH 271458
SVSLCH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
958 AM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021

TXC361-271507-
/O.CAN.KLCH.TO.W.0062.000000T0000Z-211027T1515Z/
Orange TX-
958 AM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN ORANGE COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic 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 PM CDT for southwestern
Louisiana...and southeastern Texas.

LAT...LON 3041 9374 3040 9374 3040 9372 3031 9346
      3024 9370 3024 9383
TIME...MOT...LOC 1457Z 211DEG 26KT 3027 9376 

$$

LAC019-TXC351-271515-
/O.CON.KLCH.TO.W.0062.000000T0000Z-211027T1515Z/
Calcasieu LA-Newton TX-
958 AM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 AM CDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL CALCASIEU PARISH IN SOUTHWESTERN LOUISIANA AND SOUTH CENTRAL
NEWTON COUNTIES...
    
At 957 AM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Hartburg, or over Deweyville, moving northeast at 30
mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

The tornado will be near...
  Starks around 1010 AM CDT.
  Lunita around 1020 AM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors or in a vehicle, move to
the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying
debris.

A large and extremely dangerous tornado is on the ground. take
immediate tornado precautions. this is an emergency situation.

&&

LAT...LON 3041 9374 3040 9374 3040 9372 3031 9346
      3024 9370 3024 9383
TIME...MOT...LOC 1457Z 211DEG 26KT 3027 9376 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

Brazzell

785 
WWUS54 KLCH 271502
SVSLCH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1002 AM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021

LAC019-TXC351-271515-
/O.CON.KLCH.TO.W.0062.000000T0000Z-211027T1515Z/
Calcasieu LA-Newton TX-
1002 AM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 AM CDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL CALCASIEU PARISH IN SOUTHWESTERN LOUISIANA AND SOUTH CENTRAL
NEWTON COUNTIES...
    
At 1002 AM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Deweyville, moving northeast at 25 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

The tornado will be near...
  Starks around 1010 AM CDT.
  Lunita around 1025 AM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors or in a vehicle, move to
the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying
debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3041 9374 3040 9374 3040 9372 3031 9346
      3025 9370 3027 9381
TIME...MOT...LOC 1502Z 216DEG 23KT 3029 9375 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

Brazzell

306 
WWUS54 KLCH 271506
SVSLCH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1006 AM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021

LAC019-TXC351-271515-
/O.CON.KLCH.TO.W.0062.000000T0000Z-211027T1515Z/
Calcasieu LA-Newton TX-
1006 AM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 AM CDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL CALCASIEU PARISH IN SOUTHWESTERN LOUISIANA AND SOUTH CENTRAL
NEWTON COUNTIES...
    
At 1006 AM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Deweyville,
moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

This tornado will be near...
  Starks around 1010 AM CDT.
  Lunita around 1020 AM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors or in a vehicle, move to
the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying
debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3041 9374 3040 9374 3040 9372 3031 9346
      3025 9370 3027 9381
TIME...MOT...LOC 1506Z 218DEG 26KT 3031 9373 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

Brazzell

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Oct 27, 8:13 AM CDT	Tornado Warning	LCH	Jefferson	32 min
Oct 27, 8:42 AM CDT	Tornado Warning	LCH	Jefferson, Orange	33 min
Oct 27, 9:10 AM CDT	Tornado Warning	LCH	Jasper, Newton, Orange	24 min
Oct 27, 9:21 AM CDT	Tornado Warning	LCH	Newton, Orange	24 min
Oct 27, 10:09 AM CDT	Tornado Warning	LCH	Newton	36 min
Oct 27, 10:13 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	LCH	Hardin, Jasper, Jefferson	47 min
Oct 27, 10:24 AM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	LCH	Jefferson, Orange	3 hr
Oct 27, 10:35 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LCH	Jefferson, Orange	55 min
Oct 27, 10:54 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LCH	Hardin, Jasper, Jefferson, Newton, Orange	51 min
Oct 27, 11:04 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LCH	Orange	26 min
Oct 27, 11:14 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LCH	Jefferson, Orange	31 min
Oct 27, 11:30 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threat	LCH	Newton, Orange	60 min
Oct 27, 7:22 AM CDT	Special Marine Warning	LCH		38 min
Oct 27, 8:01 AM CDT	Special Marine Warning	LCH		25 min
Oct 27, 10:39 AM CDT	Tornado Warning Tornado observed	LCH	Beauregard	36 min
Oct 27, 11:13 AM CDT	Special Marine Warning	LCH		47 min
Oct 27, 11:19 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LCH	Rapides	26 min
Oct 27, 11:33 AM CDT	Special Marine Warning	LCH		57 min
Oct 27, 11:46 AM CDT	Tornado Warning Tornado observed	LCH	Beauregard, Calcasieu	17 min
Oct 27, 11:53 AM CDT	Tornado Warning	LCH	Calcasieu	37 min
Oct 27, 11:55 AM CDT	Tornado Warning	LCH	Calcasieu, Cameron	35 min
Oct 27, 12:27 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threat	LCH	Acadia, Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Evangeline and 4 more	63 min
Oct 27, 12:31 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	LCH	Allen, Beauregard, Vernon	17 min
Oct 27, 12:35 PM CDT	Special Marine Warning	LCH		55 min
Oct 27, 12:56 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LCH	Allen, Evangeline, Rapides, Vernon	34 min
Oct 27, 1:26 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LCH	Allen, Avoyelles, Evangeline, Rapides, Saint Landry	34 min
Oct 27, 1:30 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LCH	Acadia, Cameron, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, Saint Landry and 3 more	60 min
Oct 27, 1:31 PM CDT	Special Marine Warning	LCH		59 min
Oct 27, 1:56 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	LCH	Avoyelles	34 min
Oct 27, 2:06 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	LCH	Cameron, Vermilion	10 min
Oct 27, 2:22 PM CDT	Special Marine Warning	LCH		53 min
Oct 27, 2:24 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LCH	Iberia, Lafayette, Saint Landry, Saint Martin, Vermilion	66 min
Oct 27, 3:30 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LCH	Iberia, Saint Martin, St. Mary, Vermilion	60 min
Oct 27, 4:00 PM CDT	Special Marine Warning	LCH		60 min
Oct 27, 4:29 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LCH	Iberia, Saint Martin, St. Mary	61 min
Oct 27, 5:00 PM CDT	Special Marine Warning	LCH		39 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.