Enhanced Risk Potential for Severe Weather Issued for Parts of Louisiana

Enhanced Risk Potential for Severe Weather Issued for Parts of Louisiana
Published October 27, 2021
Lake Charles, LA – The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 out of 5) Potential for Severe Weather for the area southeast of an Alexandria to Lake Charles line. This includes all areas east of Lake Charles in Calcasieu Parish. The remainder of the area has a Slight Risk (Level 2 out of 5.)
This notification was issued in the early a.m. hours, be aware that conditions may change throughout the day.
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