Headline:
Tornado Warning issued November 5 at 9:57AM CST until November 5 at 10:30AM CST by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
November 5, 2024 - 7:57am
Expires:
November 5, 2024 - 8:30am
Description:
TORLCH
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Central Lafayette Parish in south central Louisiana...
Southeastern Acadia Parish in southwestern Louisiana...
South central St. Landry Parish in central Louisiana...
* Until 1030 AM CST.
* At 956 AM CST, a confirmed tornado was located near Rayne, moving
northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Broadcast media confirmed tornado.
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.
* The tornado will be near...
Lafayette, Scott, Rayne, Duson, Ridge, and Mire around 1000 AM
CST.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 88 and 105.
Interstate 49 between mile markers 1 and 3.
Instruction:
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.
Area Description:
Acadia, LA; Lafayette, LA; St. Landry, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA