Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Northwestern Cameron and South Central Calcasieu Parishes in Louisiana

Lake Charles, Louisiana - The National Weather Service in Lake Charles, Louisiana, has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northwestern Cameron and South Central Calcasieu Parishes in southwestern Louisiana until 6:15 PM CDT. At 5:22 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was identified near Sabine National Wildlife, moving northeast at 35 mph.

The hazard associated with this warning includes 60 mph wind gusts and half-dollar-sized hail. The source of this information is radar indicated. The potential impact of this severe thunderstorm includes hail damage to vehicles and wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations likely to be affected by this severe weather event include Lake Charles, Sulphur, Westlake, Carlyss, and Buhler. Residents in these areas are advised to take precautionary measures for their safety.

For protection, individuals are urged to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

The velocity of this storm is estimated at 30 knots, with a hail threat that is radar indicated and a maximum hail size of 1.25 inches. The wind threat is also radar indicated, with a maximum wind gust of 60 mph.

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