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Severe Weather Threat - 4/6-4/7 Apr 6, 2018 18:33:57 GMT -6

Post by SKYSUMMIT on Apr 6, 2018 18:33:57 GMT -6

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
732 PM CDT FRI APR 6 2018

LAC031-081-070100-
/O.CON.KSHV.TO.W.0044.000000T0000Z-180407T0100Z/
De Soto LA-Red River LA-
732 PM CDT FRI APR 6 2018

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL DE SOTO AND CENTRAL RED RIVER PARISHES...

At 732 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 7 miles west of
Coushatta, or 13 miles east of Mansfield, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and golf ball size hail.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.

Locations impacted include...
Coushatta, Edgefield, Grand Bayou and Armistead.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

Last Edit: Apr 6, 2018 18:36:16 GMT -6 by SKYSUMMIT

CWOP ID: DW2721, CoCoRaHs Station: LA-TG-11
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Severe Weather Threat - 4/6-4/7 Apr 6, 2018 18:41:09 GMT -6

Post by SKYSUMMIT on Apr 6, 2018 18:41:09 GMT -6

!!!TORNADO EMERGENCY!!!

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
739 PM CDT FRI APR 6 2018

LAC031-081-070100-
/O.CON.KSHV.TO.W.0044.000000T0000Z-180407T0100Z/
De Soto LA-Red River LA-
739 PM CDT FRI APR 6 2018

...TORNADO EMERGENCY FOR THE CITY OF COUSHATTA...

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL DE SOTO AND CENTRAL RED RIVER PARISHES...

At 738 PM CDT, a confirmed large and destructive tornado was located
near Coushatta, or 16 miles east of Mansfield, moving east at 25 mph.

TORNADO EMERGENCY for Coushatta. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS
SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Deadly tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Coushatta, Edgefield, Grand Bayou and Armistead.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous, and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid
windows. If in a mobile home, a vehicle or outdoors, move to the
closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

A large and extremely dangerous tornado is on the ground. take
immediate tornado precautions. this is an emergency situation.

CWOP ID: DW2721, CoCoRaHs Station: LA-TG-11
NWS's Ponchatoula/Hammond Area's COOP Member, Station ID 16-7425-08, PONL1

SKYSUMMIT President \| Director of Operations Administrator Posts - 58,705 Likes - 8,683 Social: - Facebook, Twitter	Severe Weather Threat - 4/6-4/7 Apr 6, 2018 18:52:38 GMT -6 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by SKYSUMMIT on Apr 6, 2018 18:52:38 GMT -6
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weunice Category 1 Posts - 395 Likes - 252	Severe Weather Threat - 4/6-4/7 Apr 6, 2018 18:54:06 GMT -6 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by weunice on Apr 6, 2018 18:54:06 GMT -6 I presume based on the warning location that this tornado could have gone right through the heart of town. How does the reflectivity look on radar? Any indication that is the case?
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Severe Weather Threat - 4/6-4/7 Apr 6, 2018 18:59:53 GMT -6

Post by SKYSUMMIT on Apr 6, 2018 18:59:53 GMT -6

Apr 6, 2018 18:54:06 GMT -6 weunice said:

I presume based on the warning location that this tornado could have gone right through the heart of town. How does the reflectivity look on radar? Any indication that is the case?

Yes, it was confirmed moving through Coushatta.

At 754 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Coushatta, or 21 miles east of Mansfield, moving east at
20 mph.

CWOP ID: DW2721, CoCoRaHs Station: LA-TG-11
NWS's Ponchatoula/Hammond Area's COOP Member, Station ID 16-7425-08, PONL1

weunice Category 1 Posts - 395 Likes - 252	Severe Weather Threat - 4/6-4/7 Apr 6, 2018 19:05:48 GMT -6 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by weunice on Apr 6, 2018 19:05:48 GMT -6 Oh that makes me ill. It looked to me like it peaked before town but I am hearing there are reports of damage. There is a TOG outside the slight box headed towards Jarrell TX.
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Severe Weather Threat - 4/6-4/7 Apr 6, 2018 19:13:59 GMT -6 saltmama likes this

Post by SKYSUMMIT on Apr 6, 2018 19:13:59 GMT -6

***NEW TORNADO WATCH COMING***

Mesoscale Discussion 0226
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0812 PM CDT Fri Apr 06 2018

Areas affected...Southeast TX...Southern LA...Southern MS

Concerning...Severe potential...Watch likely

Valid 070112Z - 070215Z

Probability of Watch Issuance...95 percent

SUMMARY...Severe threat will spread south of ww36 in the next few
hours. New watch will likely be issued by 02z.

DISCUSSION...East-west squall line is sagging south of the I-20
corridor and is progressing toward the southern portions of ww36 at
roughly 25kt. Over the last hour or so there appears to be a gradual
evolution toward less pre-squall line supercells, though this threat
can not be ruled out. Latest thinking is a linear MCS will be the
predominant convective mode and damaging winds should become the
primary severe threat, along with some large hail. While a tornado
can not be ruled out, given the observed shear/instability, storm
mode is becoming less favorable for discrete structures.

..Darrow/Grams.. 04/07/2018

CWOP ID: DW2721, CoCoRaHs Station: LA-TG-11
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lawxnut GCWX Supporter Posts - 2,005 Likes - 174	Severe Weather Threat - 4/6-4/7 Apr 6, 2018 19:14:22 GMT -6 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by lawxnut on Apr 6, 2018 19:14:22 GMT -6 Might try to spin back up?
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SKYSUMMIT President \| Director of Operations Administrator Posts - 58,705 Likes - 8,683 Social: - Facebook, Twitter	Severe Weather Threat - 4/6-4/7 Apr 6, 2018 19:27:15 GMT -6 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by SKYSUMMIT on Apr 6, 2018 19:27:15 GMT -6 1 NW Vicksburg [Warren Co, MS] AMATEUR RADIO reports FLASH FLOOD at 6 Apr, 8:15 PM CDT -- NUMEROUS ROADS ARE CLOSED IN VICKSBURG DUE TO FLASH FLOODING.
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SKYSUMMIT President \| Director of Operations Administrator Posts - 58,705 Likes - 8,683 Social: - Facebook, Twitter	Severe Weather Threat - 4/6-4/7 Apr 6, 2018 19:48:23 GMT -6 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by SKYSUMMIT on Apr 6, 2018 19:48:23 GMT -6
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Severe Weather Threat - 4/6-4/7 Apr 6, 2018 19:56:00 GMT -6

Post by SKYSUMMIT on Apr 6, 2018 19:56:00 GMT -6

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 38
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
850 PM CDT Fri Apr 6 2018

The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of
Central and southern Louisiana
Southern Mississippi
Southeast Texas
Coastal Waters

* Effective this Friday night and Saturday morning from 850 PM
until 500 AM CDT.

* Primary threats include...
Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible
Isolated large hail events to 1.5 inches in diameter possible
A tornado or two possible

SUMMARY...Extensive west-east oriented line of storms will shift
southeast overnight with the primary hazard being damaging winds. A
brief tornado or two is possible, primarily across central portions
of Louisiana this evening.

The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 65
statute miles north and south of a line from 20 miles northwest of
Port Arthur TX to 45 miles northeast of Gulfport MS. For a complete
depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update
(WOUS64 KWNS WOU8).

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

REMEMBER...A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are
favorable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area.
Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening
weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible
warnings. Severe thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce
tornadoes.

CWOP ID: DW2721, CoCoRaHs Station: LA-TG-11
NWS's Ponchatoula/Hammond Area's COOP Member, Station ID 16-7425-08, PONL1

SKYSUMMIT President \| Director of Operations Administrator Posts - 58,705 Likes - 8,683 Social: - Facebook, Twitter	Severe Weather Threat - 4/6-4/7 Apr 6, 2018 20:03:50 GMT -6 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by SKYSUMMIT on Apr 6, 2018 20:03:50 GMT -6 That's some down right NASTY hail cores near Nachitoches!
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Severe Weather Threat - 4/6-4/7 Apr 6, 2018 20:18:24 GMT -6

Post by SKYSUMMIT on Apr 6, 2018 20:18:24 GMT -6

Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
917 PM CDT FRI APR 6 2018

The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
West central Grant Parish in north central Louisiana...
Southeastern Natchitoches Parish in northwestern Louisiana...

* Until 1000 PM CDT

* At 917 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Montgomery, or 13 miles southeast of Natchitoches,
moving southeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
Colfax around 955 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Chopin, Cloutierville, Melrose and Aloha.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

CWOP ID: DW2721, CoCoRaHs Station: LA-TG-11
NWS's Ponchatoula/Hammond Area's COOP Member, Station ID 16-7425-08, PONL1

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Severe Weather Threat - 4/6-4/7 Apr 6, 2018 20:20:03 GMT -6

Post by SKYSUMMIT on Apr 6, 2018 20:20:03 GMT -6

Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
919 PM CDT FRI APR 6 2018

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Claiborne County in southwestern Mississippi...
Southwestern Copiah County in central Mississippi...

* Until 1000 PM CDT

* At 919 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Pattison, or 28 miles south of Vicksburg, moving
east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
Hermanville around 925 PM CDT.
Peyton around 935 PM CDT.
Barlow around 945 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

CWOP ID: DW2721, CoCoRaHs Station: LA-TG-11
NWS's Ponchatoula/Hammond Area's COOP Member, Station ID 16-7425-08, PONL1

Severe Weather Threat - 4/6-4/7

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