Tornado Warning 49, NWS Lake Charles, LA

Issued

Dec 14, 2022, 10:44 AM CST (16:44 UTC)

Expired

Dec 14, 2022, 11:06 AM CST

In force

22 min

Issued by

NWS Lake Charles, LA

Area

Storm-based polygon

Tornado

Radar indicated

Hail

0.75 in

Counties Iberia Parish, LA, Vermilion Parish, LA

The Lake Charles radar (KLCH), 120 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:43 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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WFUS54 KLCH 141644
TORLCH
LAC045-113-141715-
/O.NEW.KLCH.TO.W.0049.221214T1644Z-221214T1715Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1044 AM CST Wed Dec 14 2022

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northwestern Iberia Parish in south central Louisiana...
  East central Vermilion Parish in southwestern Louisiana...

* Until 1115 AM CST.
    
* At 1044 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
  tornado was located near Intracoastal City, moving northeast at 45
  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...
  Henry around 1055 AM CST.
  Avery Island, Erath and Delcambre around 1105 AM CST.
  Jefferson Island around 1110 AM CST.
  New Iberia, Acadiana Regional Airport, Lydia and Coteau around 
  1115 AM CST.

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 2972 9215 2975 9213 2976 9213 2976 9215
      2975 9215 2976 9218 2974 9217 2976 9223
      3004 9198 3004 9196 3007 9195 3006 9186
      2992 9169 2983 9182 2982 9183 2983 9183
      2984 9196 2982 9198 2980 9198
TIME...MOT...LOC 1644Z 223DEG 37KT 2975 9211 

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

$$

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722 
WWUS54 KLCH 141706
SVSLCH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1106 AM CST Wed Dec 14 2022

LAC045-113-141714-
/O.CAN.KLCH.TO.W.0049.000000T0000Z-221214T1715Z/
Iberia LA-Vermilion LA-
1106 AM CST Wed Dec 14 2022

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN IBERIA AND EAST CENTRAL
VERMILION PARISHES IS CANCELLED...
                
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
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 100 PM CST for south central
and southwestern Louisiana.

A Tornado Warning remains in effect until 1130 AM CST for parts of 
north central Iberia Parish.

LAT...LON 2972 9215 2975 9213 2976 9213 2976 9215
      2975 9215 2976 9218 2974 9217 2976 9223
      3004 9198 3004 9196 3007 9195 3006 9186
      2992 9169 2983 9182 2982 9183 2983 9183
      2984 9196 2982 9198 2980 9198
TIME...MOT...LOC 1703Z 223DEG 37KT 2991 9194 

$$

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