An isolated thunderstorm near Bundick Lake produced wind damage.
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An isolated thunderstorm near Bundick Lake produced wind damage.
The local office's own words before the first event, 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 the first event at Aug 29, 5:09 PM CST, 1 hour 15 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 609 PM CDT Wed Aug 29 2018 .AVIATION...Generally VFR conditions are expected through the period, however a few showers and storms will linger through the next couple hours then additional storms are expected tomorrow. This may produce brief periods of low vis and ceilings. Winds will be light and vrb tonight then become south to se tomorrow at less than 10kts. && .PREV DISCUSSION... /issued 415 PM CDT Wed Aug 29 2018/ DISCUSSION... As expected, the considerable convection/cloud cover over the coastal waters and adjacent coastal SE TX/SW LA this morning has kept additional afternoon development at bay over a good portion of the area, with isolated to scattered activity noted from interior E TX east across Central LA, and then south to some recent development over Acadiana. This inland activity should follow the typical diurnal pattern of diminishing early this evening, with isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms developing over the Gulf waters overnight. Not expecting a repeat of the widespread convection we saw this morning as the inverted trof sinks TWD the SW and ridging aloft begins to build in from the west. This ridge, along with relatively drier air advecting in from the north, will help curb afternoon convection over the NW half or so of the area the next couple of days. Rain chances along I-10 and into Acadiana will remain at or above normal. More widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected over the weekend and into early next week (especially SUN and MON) as the ridge lifts NE and merges with an amplifying Mid Atlantic ridge, while an inverted trof traverses the NW Gulf and lifts through ERN TX accompanied by a deep tropical moisture fetch. Elevated rain chances will continue TUE and WED as this deep MSTR feed remains in place, but will be tempered a bit as the Mid Atlantic ridge flexes WWD. Temperatures will continue to range near seasonal normals, but look to be tempered SUN and MON by the expected clouds/PCPN. 13 MARINE... High pressure ridging across the southeastern states and adjacent coastal waters will maintain a light southeast flow over the coastal waters. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue to develop near the coast and offshore through the remainder of the week, with more widespread activity expected over the weekend into early next week. 13 && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... AEX 71 94 71 93 / 20 30 10 30 LCH 74 91 74 91 / 20 40 20 40 LFT 73 92 73 91 / 20 50 20 50 BPT 76 90 76 90 / 20 40 10 40 && .LCH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... LA...None. TX...None. GM...None. && AVIATION...05
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 341 PM CDT Wed Aug 29 2018 LAZ027>033-041>045-052>055-073-074-TXZ180-201-215-216-259>262- 302045- 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- 341 PM CDT Wed Aug 29 2018 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Louisiana, south central Louisiana, southwest Louisiana, west central Louisiana, and southeast Texas. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight Isolated showers and thunderstorms will continue across parts of interior east Texas, and central and south central Louisiana. Severe thunderstorms are not expected, but locally heavy rain, gusty winds and frequent cloud to ground lightning may accompany stronger thunderstorms. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday No organized severe weather is expected. Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected Thursday and Friday, with the highest chances over the South Central Louisiana. Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected over the weekend into early next weak as an upper level trof tracks across the northwest Gulf. While severe weather is not expected any day through the forecast period, locally heavy rain, gusty winds and frequent cloud to ground lightning may accompany stronger thunderstorms. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not anticipated. GMZ430-432-435-450-452-455-470-472-475-302045- 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- 341 PM CDT Wed Aug 29 2018 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Gulf of Mexico. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop over the Gulf waters later tonight. Severe thunderstorms are not expected, but frequent cloud to ground lightning along with locally higher winds and seas may accompany stronger thunderstorms. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday No organized severe weather is expected. Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected Thursday and Friday, with the highest chances over the South Central Louisiana. Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected over the weekend into early next weak as an upper level trof tracks across the northwest Gulf. While severe weather is not expected any day through the forecast period, frequent cloud to ground lightning along with locally higher winds and seas may accompany stronger thunderstorms. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not anticipated. 13
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
157 PM CDT WED AUG 29 2018
LAZ033-291930-
St. Landry-
157 PM CDT WED AUG 29 2018
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHEASTERN ST. LANDRY
PARISH...
At 157 PM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Krotz Springs,
moving west at 20 mph.
Winds in excess of 30 mph are possible with this storm.
Locations impacted include...
Krotz Springs and Port Barre.
LAT...LON 3047 9197 3063 9201 3073 9195 3066 9175
3063 9174 3062 9175 3060 9175 3056 9176
3053 9174
TIME...MOT...LOC 1857Z 101DEG 19KT 3060 9181
TWHSpecial Weather Statement National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 436 PM CDT WED AUG 29 2018 LAZ044-045-053-292200- Iberia LA-Lafayette LA-Upper St. Martin LA- 436 PM CDT WED AUG 29 2018 ...SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT... At 435 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over St. Martinville, moving northwest at 10 mph. Winds in excess of 30 mph will be possible with this storm. Locations impacted include... Lafayette, New Iberia, Breaux Bridge, St. Martinville, Broussard, Youngsville, Loreauville, Cade, Coteau, Acadiana Regional Airport 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 3001 9167 2991 9183 3015 9205 3029 9185 TIME...MOT...LOC 2135Z 137DEG 7KT 3010 9183 Tingler
The Ft Polk radar (KPOE), 47 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 00:27 UTC.
1 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
Tin roofing material was blown off a carport and outbuilding near Bundick Lake. Tree branches and power lines were also downed.
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