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NWS Lake Charles
@NWSLakeCharles
Official account for the National Weather Service Lake Charles, LA. Details: weather.gov/nws_x
Lake Charles, Louisiana
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    NWS Lake Charles
    @NWSLakeCharles
    7m
    A special weather statement has been issued for Bancroft LA and Bon Wier TX until 6:15 PM CDT
    This graphic displays a special weather statement plotted on a map. The statement is in effect until 6:15 PM CDT.  The statement includes Bancroft LA and  Bon Wier TX.  A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WEST CENTRAL BEAUREGARD PARISH IN SOUTHWESTERN LOUISIANA AND CENTRAL NEWTON COUNTIES THROUGH 615 PM CDT. The threats associated with this storm are wind gusts up to 40 MPH and no hail is expected. Seek shelter in a sturdy structure until the storm passes.
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    NWS Lake Charles
    @NWSLakeCharles
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    A special weather statement has been issued for Lumberton TX, Silsbee TX and Kountze TX until 6:15 PM CDT
    This graphic displays a special weather statement plotted on a map. The statement is in effect until 6:15 PM CDT.  The statement includes Lumberton TX, Silsbee TX and  Kountze TX.  A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTH CENTRAL TYLER AND HARDIN COUNTIES THROUGH 615 PM CDT. The threats associated with this storm are wind gusts up to 40 MPH and no hail is expected. Seek shelter in a sturdy structure until the storm passes.
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    NWS Lake Charles
    @NWSLakeCharles
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    A special weather statement has been issued for Kountze TX, Batson TX and Saratoga TX until 5:45 PM CDT
    This graphic displays a special weather statement plotted on a map. The statement is in effect until 5:45 PM CDT.  The statement includes Kountze TX, Batson TX and  Saratoga TX.  A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL HARDIN COUNTY THROUGH 545 PM CDT. The threats associated with this storm are wind gusts up to 40 MPH and no hail is expected. Seek shelter in a sturdy structure until the storm passes.
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    NWS Lake Charles
    @NWSLakeCharles
    2h
    A special weather statement has been issued for Rockland TX until 3:45 PM CDT
    This graphic displays a special weather statement plotted on a map. The statement is in effect until 3:45 PM CDT.  The statement includes Rockland TX.  A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTH CENTRAL TYLER AND NORTHWESTERN JASPER COUNTIES THROUGH 345 PM CDT. The threats associated with this storm are wind gusts up to 40 MPH and penny sized hail. Seek shelter in a sturdy structure until the storm passes.
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    NWS Lake Charles
    @NWSLakeCharles
    Jun 18
    Catastrophic flooding continues across much of Avoyelles parish this afternoon and a Flood Watch remains in effect until 7 PM this evening for central Louisiana. Tomorrow the focus shifts to the heat with heat indices into the 105-110 range.
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    NWS Lake Charles
    @NWSLakeCharles
    Jun 18
    Flash Flood Warning including Marksville LA, Lecompte LA and Fifth Ward LA until 5:00 PM CDT
    This graphic displays a flash flood warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 5:00 PM CDT. The warning includes Marksville LA, Lecompte LA and Fifth Ward LA.  This warning is for Central Avoyelles Parish in central Louisiana, Northeastern Evangeline Parish in central Louisiana, Southeastern Rapides Parish in central Louisiana and Northeastern St. Landry Parish in central Louisiana. Avoid walking or driving through flood waters! Move immediately to higher ground! There are 17,424 people in the warning along with 10 schools and 1 hospital.
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    NWS Lake Charles
    @NWSLakeCharles
    Jun 18
    Flash Flood Emergency including Bunkie LA, Simmesport LA and Cottonport LA until 5:00 PM CDT
    This graphic displays a flash flood emergency plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 5:00 PM CDT. The warning includes Bunkie LA, Simmesport LA and Cottonport LA.  This warning is for Southern Avoyelles Parish in central Louisiana. Avoid walking or driving through flood waters! Move immediately to higher ground! There are 23,027 people in the warning along with 11 schools and 1 hospital.
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    NWS Lake Charles
    @NWSLakeCharles
    Jun 18
    Flash Flood Emergency continues for Simmesport LA, Cottonport LA and Moreauville LA until 1:00 PM CDT
    This graphic displays a flash flood emergency plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 1:00 PM CDT. The warning includes Simmesport LA, Cottonport LA and Moreauville LA.  This warning is for Southern Avoyelles Parish, , Flash Flood Warning Remains In Effect Until 1 Pm Cdt This Afternoon Southeastern Avoyelles Parish. Avoid walking or driving through flood waters! Move immediately to higher ground! There are 11,200 people in the warning along with 5 schools and 0 hospitals.
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    NWS Lake Charles
    @NWSLakeCharles
    Jun 18
    Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Simmesport LA, Cottonport LA and Moreauville LA until 1:00 PM CDT
    This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 1:00 PM CDT. The warning includes Simmesport LA, Cottonport LA and Moreauville LA.  This warning is for Southern Avoyelles Parish in central Louisiana. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and pea sized hail. There are 13,752 people in the warning along with 6 schools and 0 hospitals.
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    NWS Lake Charles
    @NWSLakeCharles
    Jun 18
    Tornado Warning continues for Plaucheville LA, Dupont LA and Goudeau LA until 12:00 PM CDT
    This graphic displays a tornado warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 12:00 PM CDT. The warning includes Plaucheville LA, Dupont LA and Goudeau LA.  This warning is for Southeastern Avoyelles Parish. The threats associated with this warning are a radar indicated tornado and pea sized hail. There are 3,354 people in the warning along with 2 schools and 0 hospitals.
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    NWS Lake Charles
    @NWSLakeCharles
    Jun 18
    Tornado Warning including Cottonport LA, Evergreen LA and Plaucheville LA until 12:00 PM CDT
    This graphic displays a tornado warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 12:00 PM CDT. The warning includes Cottonport LA, Evergreen LA and Plaucheville LA.  This warning is for Southeastern Avoyelles Parish in central Louisiana. The threats associated with this warning are a radar indicated tornado and pea sized hail. There are 8,792 people in the warning along with 3 schools and 0 hospitals.
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    NWS Lake Charles
    @NWSLakeCharles
    Jun 18
    Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Simmesport LA, Cottonport LA and Moreauville LA until 12:00 PM CDT
    This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 12:00 PM CDT. The warning includes Simmesport LA, Cottonport LA and Moreauville LA.  This warning is for Southern Avoyelles Parish in central Louisiana. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and pea sized hail. There are 14,215 people in the warning along with 6 schools and 0 hospitals.
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    NWS Lake Charles
    @NWSLakeCharles
    Jun 18
    Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Simmesport LA, Cottonport LA and Mansura LA until 11:00 AM CDT
    This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 11:00 AM CDT. The warning includes Simmesport LA, Cottonport LA and Mansura LA.  This warning is for Southern Avoyelles Parish. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and pea sized hail. There are 17,290 people in the warning along with 9 schools and 0 hospitals.
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