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Wind Advisory 13, NWS Lake Charles, LA

April 7, 20224 counties in Texas; 10 parishes in Louisiana

NWS Lake Charles, LA issued this wind advisory at Apr 7, 2022, 4:01 PM CDT for 4 counties in Texas; 10 parishes in Louisiana. It took effect at Apr 8, 2022, 10:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 9 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 7, 2022, 4:01 PM CDT (21:01 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 8, 2022, 10:00 AM CDT
Expired
Apr 8, 2022, 7:00 PM CDT
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Lake Charles, LA

Counties Allen Parish, LA, Avoyelles Parish, LA, Beauregard Parish, LA, Cameron Parish, LA, Evangeline Parish, LA, Lafayette Parish, LA, Rapides Parish, LA, Saint Landry Parish, LA, Saint Martin Parish, LA, Vernon Parish, LA, Hardin County, TX, Jasper County, TX, Newton County, TX, Tyler County, TX

The radar

The Ft Polk radar (KPOE), 58 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:03 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.

The nearest sounding before it

Lake Charles Mun, LA (KLCH), launched 12:00Z, 9.0 hours before the alert went out and 61 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-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Lake Charles Mun, LA at 12:00Z on 2022-04-07Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Lake Charles Mun, LA at 12:00Z on 2022-04-07The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -226 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
3382 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
57 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-226 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-205 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

220 
WWUS74 KLCH 072101
NPWLCH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
401 PM CDT Thu Apr 7 2022

LAZ030>033-041>045-052>055-073-074-TXZ201-215-216-261-262-081100-
/O.NEW.KLCH.WI.Y.0013.220408T1500Z-220409T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-220408T0000Z/
Beauregard-Allen-Evangeline-St. Landry-Calcasieu-Jefferson Davis-
Acadia-Lafayette-Upper St. Martin-Vermilion-Iberia-St. Mary-
Lower St. Martin-West Cameron-East Cameron-Hardin-Jefferson-
Orange-Southern Jasper-Southern Newton-
Including the cities of Bundick Lake, De Ridder, Fields, Oretta, 
Oakdale, Kinder, Ville Platte, Beaver, St. Landry, Mamou, 
Reddell, Lawtell, Opelousas, Eunice, Lake Charles, Sulphur, 
Hathaway, Jennings, Topsy, Roanoke, Welsh, Lake Arthur, Crowley, 
Rayne, Branch, Church Point, Richard, Lafayette, Breaux Bridge, 
Cade, St. Martinville, Abbeville, Intracoastal City, Meaux, 
Forked Island, Kaplan, New Iberia, Morgan City, Burns Point, 
Centerville, Franklin, Patterson, Berwick, Bayou Vista, 
Stephensville, Hackberry, Johnson Bayou, Grand Lake, Klondike, 
Cameron, Creole, Grand Chenier, Rutherford Beach, Lumberton, 
Silsbee, Beaumont, Sabine Pass, Sea Rim State Park, Orange, 
Vidor, Bridge City, Gist, Buna, Evadale, and Deweyville
401 PM CDT Thu Apr 7 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 mph
  with gusts up to 35 mph. For the second Wind Advisory, northwest
  winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, south central and southwest 
  Louisiana and southeast Texas.

* WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this 
  evening. For the second Wind Advisory, from 10 AM to 7 PM CDT 
  Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

LAZ027>029-TXZ180-259-260-080000-
/O.CON.KLCH.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-220408T0000Z/
Vernon-Rapides-Avoyelles-Tyler-Northern Jasper-Northern Newton-
Including the cities of Fort Polk, Pickering, Leesville, Slagle, 
Alexandria, Pineville, Effie, Marksville, Bunkie, Cottonport, 
Simmesport, Mansura, Town Bluff, Fred, Hillister, Ivanhoe, 
Spurger, Warren, Woodville, Holly Springs, Jasper, Kirbyville, 
Magnolia Springs, Mt. Union, Roganville, Burkeville, Farrsville, 
Jamestown, Newton, Wiergate, Bleakwood, and Call
401 PM CDT Thu Apr 7 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, southwest and west central 
  Louisiana and southeast Texas.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
756 
WWUS74 KLCH 080901
NPWLCH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
401 AM CDT Fri Apr 8 2022

LAZ027>029-TXZ180-259-260-082100-
/O.EXA.KLCH.WI.Y.0013.220408T1500Z-220409T0000Z/
Vernon-Rapides-Avoyelles-Tyler-Northern Jasper-Northern Newton-
Including the cities of Fort Polk, Pickering, Leesville, Slagle, 
Alexandria, Pineville, Effie, Marksville, Bunkie, Cottonport, 
Simmesport, Mansura, Town Bluff, Fred, Hillister, Ivanhoe, 
Spurger, Warren, Woodville, Holly Springs, Jasper, Kirbyville, 
Magnolia Springs, Mt. Union, Roganville, Burkeville, Farrsville, 
Jamestown, Newton, Wiergate, Bleakwood, and Call
401 AM CDT Fri Apr 8 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Louisiana, Vernon, Rapides and Avoyelles Parishes. 
  In Texas, Tyler, Northern Jasper and Northern Newton Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

LAZ030>033-041>045-052>055-073-074-TXZ201-215-216-261-262-082100-
/O.CON.KLCH.WI.Y.0013.220408T1500Z-220409T0000Z/
Beauregard-Allen-Evangeline-St. Landry-Calcasieu-Jefferson Davis-
Acadia-Lafayette-Upper St. Martin-Vermilion-Iberia-St. Mary-
Lower St. Martin-West Cameron-East Cameron-Hardin-Jefferson-
Orange-Southern Jasper-Southern Newton-
Including the cities of Bundick Lake, De Ridder, Fields, Oretta, 
Oakdale, Kinder, Ville Platte, Beaver, St. Landry, Mamou, 
Reddell, Lawtell, Opelousas, Eunice, Lake Charles, Sulphur, 
Hathaway, Jennings, Topsy, Roanoke, Welsh, Lake Arthur, Crowley, 
Rayne, Branch, Church Point, Richard, Lafayette, Breaux Bridge, 
Cade, St. Martinville, Abbeville, Intracoastal City, Meaux, 
Forked Island, Kaplan, New Iberia, Morgan City, Burns Point, 
Centerville, Franklin, Patterson, Berwick, Bayou Vista, 
Stephensville, Hackberry, Johnson Bayou, Grand Lake, Klondike, 
Cameron, Creole, Grand Chenier, Rutherford Beach, Lumberton, 
Silsbee, Beaumont, Sabine Pass, Sea Rim State Park, Orange, 
Vidor, Bridge City, Gist, Buna, Evadale, and Deweyville
401 AM CDT Fri Apr 8 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, south central and southwest 
  Louisiana and southeast Texas.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
597 
WWUS74 KLCH 081954
NPWLCH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
254 PM CDT Fri Apr 8 2022

LAZ027>033-041>045-052>055-073-074-TXZ180-201-215-216-259>262-
090000-
/O.CON.KLCH.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220409T0000Z/
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-
Including the cities of Fort Polk, Pickering, Leesville, Slagle, 
Alexandria, Pineville, Effie, Marksville, Bunkie, Cottonport, 
Simmesport, Mansura, Bundick Lake, De Ridder, Fields, Oretta, 
Oakdale, Kinder, Ville Platte, Beaver, St. Landry, Mamou, 
Reddell, Lawtell, Opelousas, Eunice, Lake Charles, Sulphur, 
Hathaway, Jennings, Topsy, Roanoke, Welsh, Lake Arthur, Crowley, 
Rayne, Branch, Church Point, Richard, Lafayette, Breaux Bridge, 
Cade, St. Martinville, Abbeville, Intracoastal City, Meaux, 
Forked Island, Kaplan, New Iberia, Morgan City, Burns Point, 
Centerville, Franklin, Patterson, Berwick, Bayou Vista, 
Stephensville, Hackberry, Johnson Bayou, Grand Lake, Klondike, 
Cameron, Creole, Grand Chenier, Rutherford Beach, Town Bluff, 
Fred, Hillister, Ivanhoe, Spurger, Warren, Woodville, Lumberton, 
Silsbee, Beaumont, Sabine Pass, Sea Rim State Park, Orange, 
Vidor, Bridge City, Holly Springs, Jasper, Kirbyville, 
Magnolia Springs, Mt. Union, Roganville, Burkeville, Farrsville, 
Jamestown, Newton, Wiergate, Bleakwood, Call, Gist, Buna, 
Evadale, and Deweyville
254 PM CDT Fri Apr 8 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Louisiana, Vernon, Rapides and Avoyelles Parishes. 
  In Texas, Tyler, Northern Jasper and Northern Newton Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
582 
WWUS74 KLCH 090008
NPWLCH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
708 PM CDT Fri Apr 8 2022

LAZ027>033-041>045-052>055-073-074-TXZ180-201-215-216-259>262-
090115-
/O.EXP.KLCH.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220409T0000Z/
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-
Including the cities of Fort Polk, Pickering, Leesville, Slagle, 
Alexandria, Pineville, Effie, Marksville, Bunkie, Cottonport, 
Simmesport, Mansura, Bundick Lake, De Ridder, Fields, Oretta, 
Oakdale, Kinder, Ville Platte, Beaver, St. Landry, Mamou, 
Reddell, Lawtell, Opelousas, Eunice, Lake Charles, Sulphur, 
Hathaway, Jennings, Topsy, Roanoke, Welsh, Lake Arthur, Crowley, 
Rayne, Branch, Church Point, Richard, Lafayette, Breaux Bridge, 
Cade, St. Martinville, Abbeville, Intracoastal City, Meaux, 
Forked Island, Kaplan, New Iberia, Morgan City, Burns Point, 
Centerville, Franklin, Patterson, Berwick, Bayou Vista, 
Stephensville, Hackberry, Johnson Bayou, Grand Lake, Klondike, 
Cameron, Creole, Grand Chenier, Rutherford Beach, Town Bluff, 
Fred, Hillister, Ivanhoe, Spurger, Warren, Woodville, Lumberton, 
Silsbee, Beaumont, Sabine Pass, Sea Rim State Park, Orange, 
Vidor, Bridge City, Holly Springs, Jasper, Kirbyville, 
Magnolia Springs, Mt. Union, Roganville, Burkeville, Farrsville, 
Jamestown, Newton, Wiergate, Bleakwood, Call, Gist, Buna, 
Evadale, and Deweyville
708 PM CDT Fri Apr 8 2022

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Sustained winds and wind gusts have started to relax this evening,
and will continue to relax further in the coming hours. 
Therefore, the Wind Advisory has been allowed to expire.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 7, 3:45 AM CDTWind AdvisoryLCHHardin, Jasper, Newton, Tyler15 hr
Apr 7, 4:01 PM CDTRed Flag WarningLCHHardin, Jasper, Newton, Tyler27 hr

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.