Headline:
Tornado Warning issued November 18 at 5:58PM CST until November 18 at 6:30PM CST by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
November 18, 2024 - 3:58pm
Expires:
November 18, 2024 - 4:30pm
Description:
TORLCH
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Vernon Parish in west central Louisiana...
Northeastern Newton County in southeastern Texas...
* Until 630 PM CST.
* At 558 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Toledo Bend Dam, moving northeast at 40 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...
Toledo Bend Dam around 605 PM CST.
Anacoco and Hornbeck around 615 PM CST.
Instruction:
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Vernon, LA; Newton, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA