la warn
Office: SHV
WUUS54 KSHV 031132
SVRSHV
ARC027-057-073-091-099-031215-
/O.NEW.KSHV.SV.W.0102.240503T1132Z-240503T1215Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
632 AM CDT Fri May 3 2024
The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Hempstead County in southwestern Arkansas...
Central Miller County in southwestern Arkansas...
Northeastern Lafayette County in southwestern Arkansas...
Southwestern Nevada County in southwestern Arkansas...
Western Columbia County in southwestern Arkansas...
* Until 715 AM CDT.
* At 632 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Genoa, or 10
miles east of Texarkana, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Texarkana, Stamps, Waldo, Lewisville, Buckner, Garland, Bussey,
Mandeville, Smithland, Genoa, Mount Pleasant, Mount Vernon, Patmos,
Lerch, McKamie, Falcon, Cornelius, Hervey, Spirit Lake, and
Lamartine.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3355 9395 3355 9394 3356 9393 3348 9322
3311 9338 3334 9404 3341 9404 3356 9396
TIME...MOT...LOC 1132Z 281DEG 37KT 3339 9383
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
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WUUS54 KSHV 031132
SVRSHV
ARC027-057-073-091-099-031215-
/O.NEW.KSHV.SV.W.0102.240503T1132Z-240503T1215Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
632 AM CDT Fri May 3 2024
The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Hempstead County in southwestern Arkansas...
Central Miller County in southwestern Arkansas...
Northeastern Lafayette County in southwestern Arkansas...
Southwestern Nevada County in southwestern Arkansas...
Western Columbia County in southwestern Arkansas...
* Until 715 AM CDT.
* At 632 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Genoa, or 10
miles east of Texarkana, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Texarkana, Stamps, Waldo, Lewisville, Buckner, Garland, Bussey,
Mandeville, Smithland, Genoa, Mount Pleasant, Mount Vernon, Patmos,
Lerch, McKamie, Falcon, Cornelius, Hervey, Spirit Lake, and
Lamartine.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3355 9395 3355 9394 3356 9393 3348 9322
3311 9338 3334 9404 3341 9404 3356 9396
TIME...MOT...LOC 1132Z 281DEG 37KT 3339 9383
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
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Office: JAN
Office: LCH
WHUS54 KLCH 030739
SMWLCH
GMZ450-030815-
/O.NEW.KLCH.MA.W.0120.240503T0739Z-240503T0815Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Special Marine Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
239 AM CDT Fri May 3 2024
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Special Marine Warning for...
Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM...
* Until 315 AM CDT.
* At 238 AM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over High Island
52, or 15 nm east of High Island 63, moving northeast at 20 knots.
HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater and small hail.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and
suddenly higher waves.
* Locations impacted include...
High Island 22 and High Island 52.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.
&&
LAT...LON 2966 9411 2968 9402 2947 9375 2929 9417
2942 9432
TIME...MOT...LOC 0738Z 234DEG 19KT 2946 9410
HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...>34KTS
$$
Jones
WHUS54 KLCH 030804
SMWLCH
GMZ450-470-030830-
/O.NEW.KLCH.MA.W.0121.240503T0804Z-240503T0830Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Special Marine Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
304 AM CDT Fri May 3 2024
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Special Marine Warning for...
Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM...
Waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM...
* Until 330 AM CDT.
* At 303 AM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near High Island
129, or 23 nm south of The Mouth Of The Sabine River, moving
northeast at 25 knots.
HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater and small hail.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and
suddenly higher waves.
* Locations impacted include...
West Cameron 167, West Cameron 168, West Cameron 165, West Cameron
130, West Cameron 294, High Island 129, West Cameron 149, and
Sabine Pass 13.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.
&&
LAT...LON 2919 9373 2930 9389 2961 9358 2941 9337
TIME...MOT...LOC 0803Z 226DEG 25KT 2931 9374
HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...>34KTS
$$
Jones
WHUS54 KLCH 030828
SMWLCH
GMZ430-450-452-470-030900-
/O.NEW.KLCH.MA.W.0122.240503T0828Z-240503T0900Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Special Marine Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
328 AM CDT Fri May 3 2024
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Special Marine Warning for...
Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM...
Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM...
Sabine Lake...
Waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM...
* Until 400 AM CDT.
* At 328 AM CDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near The Mouth Of The Sabine River to West Cameron
165, moving northeast at 25 knots.
HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater and small hail.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and
suddenly higher waves.
* Locations impacted include...
West Cameron 45, West Cameron 53, West Cameron 62, West Cameron 73,
West Cameron 48, The Mouth Of The Sabine River, West Cameron 149,
Sabine Pass 13, West Cameron 167, West Cameron 168, West Cameron
165, West Cameron 110, West Cameron 100, West Cameron 130, and Port
Arthur.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.
&&
LAT...LON 2976 9334 2948 9312 2943 9323 2944 9324
2943 9333 2938 9333 2929 9354 2967 9385
2968 9384 2973 9387 2974 9387 2973 9386
2972 9384 2972 9385 2969 9383 2973 9377
2975 9368 2977 9350
TIME...MOT...LOC 0828Z 234DEG 25KT 2971 9378 2939 9353
HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...>34KTS
$$
Jones
WHUS54 KLCH 030852
SMWLCH
GMZ432-450-452-030915-
/O.NEW.KLCH.MA.W.0123.240503T0852Z-240503T0915Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Special Marine Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
352 AM CDT Fri May 3 2024
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Special Marine Warning for...
Calcasieu Lake...
Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM...
Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM...
* Until 415 AM CDT.
* At 352 AM CDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 9 nm west of Cameron to West Cameron 62, moving
northeast at 50 knots.
HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and
suddenly higher waves.
* Locations impacted include...
West Cameron 62, West Cameron 73, and Cameron.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.
&&
LAT...LON 2999 9327 2997 9328 2996 9326 2986 9324
2984 9333 2982 9335 2980 9334 2976 9334
2978 9325 2976 9309 2955 9326 2977 9348
2976 9335 2981 9335 2987 9344 2988 9339
2985 9335 3000 9334 3004 9328
TIME...MOT...LOC 0852Z 234DEG 51KT 2982 9347 2963 9328
HAIL...0.00IN
WIND...>34KTS
$$
Jones
WGUS64 KLCH 030905
FFALCH
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
405 AM CDT Fri May 3 2024
LAZ027>032-141-TXZ180-201-259>262-515-516-031715-
/O.CON.KLCH.FA.A.0005.000000T0000Z-240504T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Vernon-Rapides-Avoyelles-Beauregard-Allen-Evangeline-Northern
Calcasieu-Tyler-Hardin-Northern Jasper-Northern Newton-Southern
Jasper-Southern Newton-Upper Jefferson-Northern Orange-
Including the cities of Deweyville, Spurger, Silsbee, Fields,
Cottonport, Newton, Vinton, Holly Springs, Burkeville, Ivanhoe,
Leesville, Magnolia Springs, China, Mansura, Jasper, Bundick
Lake, Moss Bluff, Mamou, Jamestown, Alexandria, Wiergate,
Woodville, Buna, Pineville, Slagle, De Ridder, Kinder, Westlake,
Fort Johnson, Ville Platte, Roganville, Gist, Hillister, Effie,
Simmesport, De Quincy, Mauriceville, Bleakwood, Oakdale, Sulphur,
Fred, Warren, Beaumont, Evadale, Pickering, Kirbyville, Reddell,
Mt. Union, Marksville, Oretta, Call, St. Landry, Bunkie,
Farrsville, Beaver, Town Bluff, and Lumberton
405 AM CDT Fri May 3 2024
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Louisiana, including the following parishes,
Allen, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Evangeline, Northern Calcasieu,
Rapides and Vernon and southeast Texas, including the following
areas, Hardin, Northern Jasper, Northern Newton, Northern Orange,
Southern Jasper, Southern Newton, Tyler and Upper Jefferson.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Area creeks and
streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Another upper level disturbance is expected to work with a
very moist air mass to produce showers and thunderstorms this
morning through this afternoon. Additional rainfall amounts
will average between 1 and 4 inches with locally higher
amounts. The rain will fall on already saturated grounds
along with high water levels and flows in creeks, bayous, and
drainage ditches increasing the flood potential.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
&&
$$
Jones
WWUS84 KLCH 030915
SPSLCH
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
415 AM CDT Fri May 3 2024
TXZ201-030945-
Hardin TX-
415 AM CDT Fri May 3 2024
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL HARDIN COUNTY THROUGH
445 AM CDT...
At 415 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Thicket, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to vegetation and outdoor objects is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Kountze, Saratoga, Thicket, and Honey Island.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 3041 9470 3050 9433 3024 9430 3027 9465
3038 9469
TIME...MOT...LOC 0915Z 264DEG 19KT 3033 9467
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH
$$
Jones
WUUS54 KLCH 030920
SVRLCH
TXC199-030945-
/O.NEW.KLCH.SV.W.0103.240503T0920Z-240503T0945Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
420 AM CDT Fri May 3 2024
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Central Hardin County in southeastern Texas...
* Until 445 AM CDT.
* At 420 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Saratoga,
moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is expected.
* Locations impacted include...
Lumberton, Silsbee, Kountze, Saratoga, Thicket, and Honey Island.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Prepare immediately for large hail and deadly cloud to ground
lightning. Seek shelter inside a well-built structure. Stay away from
windows.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3027 9463 3042 9465 3050 9422 3024 9418
TIME...MOT...LOC 0920Z 263DEG 26KT 3034 9458
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...<50 MPH
$$
Jones
WHUS54 KLCH 030928
SMWLCH
GMZ470-031000-
/O.NEW.KLCH.MA.W.0124.240503T0928Z-240503T1000Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Special Marine Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
428 AM CDT Fri May 3 2024
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Special Marine Warning for...
Waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM...
* Until 500 AM CDT.
* At 427 AM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near High Island
167, or 22 nm east of Heald Bank, moving northeast at 30 knots.
HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater and small hail.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and
suddenly higher waves.
* Locations impacted include...
West Cameron Wc303, West Cameron 294, High Island 167, West Cameron
165, High Island A177, and High Island 129.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.
&&
LAT...LON 2936 9373 2939 9364 2942 9359 2943 9351
2924 9336 2903 9385 2920 9400
TIME...MOT...LOC 0927Z 236DEG 32KT 2916 9381
HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...>34KTS
$$
Jones
WWUS54 KLCH 030930
SVSLCH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
430 AM CDT Fri May 3 2024
TXC199-030945-
/O.CON.KLCH.SV.W.0103.000000T0000Z-240503T0945Z/
Hardin TX-
430 AM CDT Fri May 3 2024
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 AM CDT
FOR CENTRAL HARDIN COUNTY...
At 430 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Honey Island,
or near Saratoga, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is expected.
Locations impacted include...
Lumberton, Kountze, Saratoga, and Honey Island.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Prepare immediately for large hail and deadly cloud to ground
lightning. Seek shelter inside a well-built structure. Stay away from
windows.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3027 9458 3043 9458 3047 9423 3026 9420
TIME...MOT...LOC 0930Z 263DEG 26KT 3035 9450
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...<50 MPH
$$
Jones
WWUS84 KLCH 030945
SPSLCH
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
445 AM CDT Fri May 3 2024
TXZ201-031015-
Hardin TX-
445 AM CDT Fri May 3 2024
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN HARDIN COUNTY
THROUGH 515 AM CDT...
At 445 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Honey Island, or near Kountze, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to vegetation and outdoor objects is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Lumberton, Silsbee, Kountze, and Honey Island.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3050 9412 3042 9411 3041 9412 3031 9411
3030 9412 3028 9412 3027 9411 3026 9411
3027 9410 3025 9410 3024 9412 3023 9412
3025 9447 3043 9448
TIME...MOT...LOC 0945Z 266DEG 18KT 3035 9439
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH
$$
Jones
WUUS54 KLCH 030953
SVRLCH
TXC199-241-031030-
/O.NEW.KLCH.SV.W.0104.240503T0953Z-240503T1030Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
453 AM CDT Fri May 3 2024
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Hardin County in southeastern Texas...
Southeastern Jasper County in southeastern Texas...
* Until 530 AM CDT.
* At 453 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Kountze,
moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is expected.
* Locations impacted include...
Lumberton, Silsbee, Kountze, Buna, and Evadale.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Prepare immediately for large hail and deadly cloud to ground
lightning. Seek shelter inside a well-built structure. Stay away from
windows.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3027 9434 3042 9439 3053 9398 3030 9392
TIME...MOT...LOC 0953Z 256DEG 25KT 3033 9428
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...<50 MPH
$$
Jones
WHUS54 KLCH 030956
SMWLCH
GMZ452-031030-
/O.NEW.KLCH.MA.W.0125.240503T0956Z-240503T1030Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Special Marine Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
456 AM CDT Fri May 3 2024
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Special Marine Warning for...
Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM...
* Until 530 AM CDT.
* At 456 AM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near East Cameron
71, or 20 nm south of White Lake, moving northeast at 20 knots.
HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater and small hail.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and
suddenly higher waves.
* Locations impacted include...
Vermilion 24, Vermilion 22, Vermilion 39, Vermilion 38, and
Vermilion 26.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.
&&
LAT...LON 2948 9215 2928 9254 2944 9264 2957 9251
2955 9239 2953 9232 2953 9227 2954 9225
2957 9220 2958 9215
TIME...MOT...LOC 0956Z 239DEG 22KT 2936 9261
HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...>34KTS
$$
Jones
WWUS54 KLCH 031014
SVSLCH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
514 AM CDT Fri May 3 2024
TXC199-241-031030-
/O.CON.KLCH.SV.W.0104.000000T0000Z-240503T1030Z/
Hardin TX-Jasper TX-
514 AM CDT Fri May 3 2024
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 AM CDT
FOR NORTHEASTERN HARDIN AND SOUTHEASTERN JASPER COUNTIES...
At 514 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Evadale, moving
east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Emergency management.
IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is expected.
Locations impacted include...
Silsbee, Buna, and Evadale.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Prepare immediately for large hail and deadly cloud to ground
lightning. Seek shelter inside a well-built structure. Stay away from
windows.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3031 9423 3042 9427 3053 9398 3030 9392
TIME...MOT...LOC 1014Z 256DEG 25KT 3037 9411
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...<50 MPH
$$
Jones
WWUS84 KLCH 031033
SPSLCH
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
533 AM CDT Fri May 3 2024
TXZ201-261-031100-
Hardin TX-Southern Jasper TX-
533 AM CDT Fri May 3 2024
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN HARDIN AND
SOUTHEASTERN JASPER COUNTIES THROUGH 600 AM CDT...
At 533 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Batson, or near Saratoga, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to vegetation and outdoor objects is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Silsbee, Buna, and Evadale.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 3053 9399 3052 9398 3030 9392 3031 9423
3042 9427
TIME...MOT...LOC 1033Z 260DEG 36KT 3029 9464
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH
$$
Jones
WWUS84 KLCH 031034
SPSLCH
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
534 AM CDT Fri May 3 2024
TXZ201-031100-
Hardin TX-
534 AM CDT Fri May 3 2024
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL HARDIN COUNTY THROUGH
600 AM CDT...
At 534 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Batson, or near Saratoga, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to vegetation and outdoor objects is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Lumberton, Silsbee, Kountze, Saratoga, Batson, and Honey Island.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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 3048 9420 3021 9415 3018 9462 3037 9469
TIME...MOT...LOC 1034Z 260DEG 36KT 3029 9464
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH
$$
Jones
WGUS54 KLCH 031041
FFWLCH
TXC199-241-031345-
/O.NEW.KLCH.FF.W.0050.240503T1041Z-240503T1345Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
541 AM CDT Fri May 3 2024
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Hardin County in southeastern Texas...
Southeastern Jasper County in southeastern Texas...
* Until 845 AM CDT.
* At 541 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain
has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Lumberton, Silsbee, Kountze, Sour Lake, Saratoga, Evadale,
Thicket, Buna, Bevil Oaks, Honey Island, Weiss Bluff, Batson and
Votaw.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
&&
LAT...LON 3015 9428 3011 9445 3011 9460 3045 9472
3050 9389 3024 9391 3024 9412 3023 9412
3018 9422 3017 9427
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
$$
Jones
WHUS54 KLCH 031050
SMWLCH
GMZ452-455-472-031115-
/O.NEW.KLCH.MA.W.0126.240503T1050Z-240503T1115Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Special Marine Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
550 AM CDT Fri May 3 2024
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Special Marine Warning for...
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 Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM...
* Until 615 AM CDT.
* At 550 AM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 7 nm south of
Vermilion 67, or 30 nm south of White Lake, moving east at 30
knots.
HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater and small hail.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and
suddenly higher waves.
* Locations impacted include...
South Marsh Island 249, South Marsh Island 236, and South Marsh
Island 243.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Frequent lightning is occurring with this storm. If caught on the
open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded
metal objects.
&&
LAT...LON 2936 9194 2915 9198 2914 9210 2919 9215
2914 9216 2912 9237 2928 9241
TIME...MOT...LOC 1050Z 265DEG 30KT 2920 9232
HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...>34KTS
$$
Jones
WHUS54 KLCH 031106
SMWLCH
GMZ450-470-031130-
/O.NEW.KLCH.MA.W.0127.240503T1106Z-240503T1130Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Special Marine Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
606 AM CDT Fri May 3 2024
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Special Marine Warning for...
Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM...
Waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM...
* Until 630 AM CDT.
* At 606 AM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near High Island
116, or 20 nm south of The Mouth Of The Sabine River, moving
northeast at 25 knots.
HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater and small hail.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and
suddenly higher waves.
* Locations impacted include...
Sabine Pass 10, West Cameron 165, and Sabine Pass 13.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.
&&
LAT...LON 2926 9391 2936 9397 2963 9364 2940 9349
TIME...MOT...LOC 1106Z 239DEG 27KT 2936 9389
HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...>34KTS
$$
Jones
WHUS54 KLCH 031119
SMWLCH
GMZ455-475-031145-
/O.NEW.KLCH.MA.W.0128.240503T1119Z-240503T1145Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Special Marine Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
619 AM CDT Fri May 3 2024
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Special Marine Warning for...
Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA
out 20 NM...
Waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20
to 60 NM...
* Until 645 AM CDT.
* At 619 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Vermilion
131, or 29 nm southwest of Marsh Island, moving southeast at 25
knots.
HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater and large hail.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and
suddenly higher waves. Large hail could result in
structural damage.
* Locations impacted include...
South Marsh Island 288, South Marsh Island 268, South Marsh Island
281, and South Marsh Island 11.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.
Frequent lightning is occurring with this storm. If caught on the
open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded
metal objects.
&&
LAT...LON 2887 9189 2902 9216 2919 9216 2923 9215
2911 9176
TIME...MOT...LOC 1119Z 295DEG 24KT 2915 9219
HAIL...>.75IN
WIND...>34KTS
$$
Jones
WUUS54 KLCH 030920
SVRLCH
TXC199-030945-
/O.NEW.KLCH.SV.W.0103.240503T0920Z-240503T0945Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
420 AM CDT Fri May 3 2024
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Central Hardin County in southeastern Texas...
* Until 445 AM CDT.
* At 420 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Saratoga,
moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is expected.
* Locations impacted include...
Lumberton, Silsbee, Kountze, Saratoga, Thicket, and Honey Island.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Prepare immediately for large hail and deadly cloud to ground
lightning. Seek shelter inside a well-built structure. Stay away from
windows.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3027 9463 3042 9465 3050 9422 3024 9418
TIME...MOT...LOC 0920Z 263DEG 26KT 3034 9458
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...<50 MPH
$$
Jones
WUUS54 KLCH 030953
SVRLCH
TXC199-241-031030-
/O.NEW.KLCH.SV.W.0104.240503T0953Z-240503T1030Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
453 AM CDT Fri May 3 2024
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Hardin County in southeastern Texas...
Southeastern Jasper County in southeastern Texas...
* Until 530 AM CDT.
* At 453 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Kountze,
moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is expected.
* Locations impacted include...
Lumberton, Silsbee, Kountze, Buna, and Evadale.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Prepare immediately for large hail and deadly cloud to ground
lightning. Seek shelter inside a well-built structure. Stay away from
windows.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3027 9434 3042 9439 3053 9398 3030 9392
TIME...MOT...LOC 0953Z 256DEG 25KT 3033 9428
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...<50 MPH
$$
Jones
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