Special Weather Statement for Rapides; Avoyelles
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At 415 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Deville, or 14 miles north of Effie, moving southeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm 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. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for central Louisiana.
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At 415 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Deville, or 14 miles north of Effie, moving southeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to vegetation and outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Marksville, Effie, Deville, Echo, Brouillette, Esler Regional Airport, Centerpoint, Lake Ophelia National Wildlife Refuge, Ruby, and Holloway.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 4:16PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Lake Charles LA. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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