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Tornado Warning 63, NWS Lake Charles, LA

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

NWS Lake Charles, LA issued this tornado warning at Oct 27, 2021, 10:09 AM CDT for Beauregard Parish, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; Newton County, Texas. It was in force for 36 min. 1 report 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, 10:09 AM CDT (15:09 UTC)
Expired: Oct 27, 2021, 10:45 AM CDT
In force: 36 min
Issued by: NWS Lake Charles, LA
Area: Storm-based polygon
Tornado: Radar indicated
Hail: 0.75 in

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

The radar

The Lake Charles radar (KLCH), 49 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:08 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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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, 10:35 AM CDT	TORNADO	8 N Starks, LA	RADAR OBSERVED TDS.

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, 3.2 hours before the alert went out and 51 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.

759 
WFUS54 KLCH 271509
TORLCH
LAC011-019-TXC351-271545-
/O.NEW.KLCH.TO.W.0063.211027T1509Z-211027T1545Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1009 AM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southwestern Beauregard Parish in southwestern Louisiana...
  Northwestern Calcasieu Parish in southwestern Louisiana...
  South central Newton County in southeastern Texas...

* Until 1045 AM CDT.
    
* At 1009 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
  tornado was located over Deweyville, moving northeast at 20 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...
  Starks around 1020 AM CDT.
  Lunita around 1035 AM CDT.

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 3025 9369 3029 9380 3056 9368 3039 9344
TIME...MOT...LOC 1509Z 218DEG 17KT 3030 9373 

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

$$

Brazzell

3 follow-up statements

916 
WWUS54 KLCH 271516
SVSLCH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1016 AM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021

TXC351-271526-
/O.CAN.KLCH.TO.W.0063.000000T0000Z-211027T1545Z/
Newton TX-
1016 AM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL NEWTON 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 3036 9375 3038 9376 3040 9375 3041 9373
      3043 9372 3042 9372 3044 9370 3045 9371
      3046 9370 3048 9372 3056 9368 3039 9344
      3029 9368 3033 9377
TIME...MOT...LOC 1516Z 218DEG 17KT 3033 9371 

$$

LAC011-019-271545-
/O.CON.KLCH.TO.W.0063.000000T0000Z-211027T1545Z/
Beauregard LA-Calcasieu LA-
1016 AM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1045 AM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN BEAUREGARD AND NORTHWESTERN CALCASIEU PARISHES...
    
At 1016 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Starks, moving northeast at 20 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...
  Lunita around 1035 AM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 3036 9375 3038 9376 3040 9375 3041 9373
      3043 9372 3042 9372 3044 9370 3045 9371
      3046 9370 3048 9372 3056 9368 3039 9344
      3029 9368 3033 9377
TIME...MOT...LOC 1516Z 218DEG 17KT 3033 9371 

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

$$

Brazzell

022 
WWUS54 KLCH 271527
SVSLCH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1027 AM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021

LAC011-019-271545-
/O.CON.KLCH.TO.W.0063.000000T0000Z-211027T1545Z/
Beauregard LA-Calcasieu LA-
1027 AM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1045 AM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN BEAUREGARD AND NORTHWESTERN CALCASIEU PARISHES...
    
At 1027 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Starks, moving northeast at 20 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...
  Lunita around 1035 AM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 9373 3043 9372 3042 9372 3044 9370
      3045 9371 3046 9370 3048 9372 3056 9368
      3039 9344 3033 9366 3035 9371
TIME...MOT...LOC 1527Z 218DEG 17KT 3037 9367 

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

$$

Brazzell

624 
WWUS54 KLCH 271536
SVSLCH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1036 AM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021

LAC011-019-271545-
/O.CON.KLCH.TO.W.0063.000000T0000Z-211027T1545Z/
Beauregard LA-Calcasieu LA-
1036 AM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1045 AM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN BEAUREGARD AND NORTHWESTERN CALCASIEU PARISHES...
    
At 1036 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Lunita, or 7 miles north of Starks, moving northeast
at 20 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southwestern Beauregard and northwestern Calcasieu Parishes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 9373 3043 9372 3042 9372 3044 9370
      3045 9371 3046 9370 3048 9372 3056 9368
      3039 9344 3033 9366 3035 9371
TIME...MOT...LOC 1536Z 208DEG 18KT 3042 9365 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
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, 7:22 AM CDT	Special Marine Warning	LCH		38 min
Oct 27, 8:01 AM CDT	Special Marine Warning	LCH		25 min
Oct 27, 9:21 AM CDT	Tornado Warning	LCH	Calcasieu	24 min
Oct 27, 9:41 AM CDT	Tornado Warning	LCH	Calcasieu	34 min
Oct 27, 10:39 AM CDT	Tornado Warning Tornado observed	LCH	Beauregard	36 min
Oct 27, 11:04 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LCH	Calcasieu	26 min
Oct 27, 11:13 AM CDT	Special Marine Warning	LCH		47 min
Oct 27, 11:14 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LCH	Cameron	31 min
Oct 27, 11:19 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LCH	Rapides	26 min
Oct 27, 11:30 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threat	LCH	Acadia, Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Evangeline and 3 more	60 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
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, 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

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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.