Special Weather Statement: Issued by NWS Lake Charles (6/10/2023)

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
458 PM CDT Sat Jun 10 2023

LAZ028>032-102230-
Avoyelles LA-Evangeline LA-Allen LA-Beauregard LA-Rapides LA-
458 PM CDT Sat Jun 10 2023

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southeastern Rapides,
northern Evangeline, east central Beauregard, western Avoyelles and
Allen Parishes through 530 PM CDT...

At 458 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Lecompte to near Elizabeth to 7 miles west
of Sugartown. Movement was southeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Oakdale, Marksville, Bunkie, Oberlin, Glenmora, Moreauville,
Cheneyville, Elizabeth, Turkey Creek, Dry Creek, Effie, Mittie,
Grant, Cottonport, Pine Prairie, Mansura, Lecompte, Hessmer,
Evergreen and Plaucheville.

This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 44 and 71.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

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LAT...LON 3136 9208 3133 9208 3134 9203 3132 9200
      3130 9200 3128 9202 3127 9199 3123 9199
      3123 9197 3097 9194 3085 9221 3083 9221
      3073 9241 3056 9290 3058 9344 3088 9291
      3088 9283 3092 9283 3125 9223 3139 9212
TIME...MOT...LOC 2158Z 302DEG 23KT 3111 9247 3094 9280 3083 9313

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH