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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
159 PM CST Wed Feb 8 2023
 

TXZ215-216-261-082030-
Orange TX-Jefferson TX-Southern Jasper TX-
159 PM CST Wed Feb 8 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northern Jefferson
and western Orange Counties through 230 PM CST...

At 158 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Hamshire, moving northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around 
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Beaumont, Port Arthur, Nederland, Port Neches, Vidor, Hamshire,
Central Gardens, Rose City, Pine Forest, Lakeview, Fannett, La Belle
and Southeast Texas Regional Airport.

This includes Interstate 10 in Texas between mile markers 864 and
832.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

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 3018 9417 3017 9411 3019 9411 3020 9409
      3023 9412 3028 9406 3001 9389 2975 9435
      2989 9436 2989 9444 2992 9444
TIME...MOT...LOC 1958Z 224DEG 48KT 2991 9432 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

$$

Denson