Expires:202504260030;Remove:202504260030;454733 WWUS84 KLCH 252358 SPSLCH Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 658 PM CDT Fri Apr 25 2025 LAZ027-260030- Vernon LA- 658 PM CDT Fri Apr 25 2025 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN VERNON PARISH THROUGH 730 PM CDT... At 658 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Fort Johnson, moving southwest at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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... New Llano, Cravens, Fullerton, Fort Johnson, and Leesville. 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. && LAT...LON 3109 9286 3088 9298 3088 9299 3109 9334 3121 9310 TIME...MOT...LOC 2358Z 055DEG 8KT 3108 9310 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH $$ Stigger/87