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WFUS54 KLCH 060216
TORLCH
LAC079-060245-
/O.NEW.KLCH.TO.W.0014.250406T0216Z-250406T0245Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
916 PM CDT Sat Apr 5 2025

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  South central Rapides Parish in central Louisiana...

* Until 945 PM CDT.

* At 916 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Glenmora, moving east at 35 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...
  Glenmora around 920 PM CDT.
  Lecompte around 925 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Forest
Hill and Mcnary.

This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 63 and 72.

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 3117 9240 3099 9240 3097 9242 3096 9246
      3095 9269 3102 9273
TIME...MOT...LOC 0216Z 251DEG 28KT 3101 9264

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

$$

Denson