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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
704 PM CDT Fri Apr 25 2025

LAZ028-032-260030-
Evangeline LA-Rapides LA-
704 PM CDT Fri Apr 25 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTH CENTRAL RAPIDES AND
NORTHWESTERN EVANGELINE PARISHES THROUGH 730 PM CDT...

At 703 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Turkey Creek, moving south at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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...
Glenmora, Forest Hill, Turkey Creek, Mcnary, and Bayou Chicot.

This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 61 and 64.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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.

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LAT...LON 3104 9236 3080 9234 3083 9260 3090 9260
      3090 9263 3106 9257
TIME...MOT...LOC 0003Z 007DEG 7KT 3094 9248

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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