Headline:
Tornado Warning issued November 18 at 4:49PM CST until November 18 at 5:15PM CST by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
November 18, 2024 - 2:49pm
Expires:
November 18, 2024 - 3:15pm
Description:
TORLCH
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northern Newton County in southeastern Texas...
East central Jasper County in southeastern Texas...
* Until 515 PM CST.
* At 449 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Mt. Union, or 8 miles southeast of Town Bluff,
moving northeast at 30 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...
Mt. Union and Magnolia Springs around 455 PM CST.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Wiergate.
Instruction:
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.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Jasper, TX; Newton, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA