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709 NOUS44 KLCH 141406 PNSLCH LAZ141-241-150215- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 906 AM CDT Tue May 14 2024 ...NWS Damage Survey for 05/13/24 Tornado Event... .Westlake to downtown Lake Charles Tornado... Rating: EF-1 Estimated Peak Wind: 100 mph Path Length /statute/: 6.5 miles Path Width /maximum/: 300 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: May 13 2024 Start Time: 4:45 pm CDT Start Location: Westlake / Calcasieu / LA Start Lat/Lon: 30.2508 / -93.2794 End Date: May 13 2024 End Time: 4:53 pm CDT End Location: Lake Charles / Calcasieu / LA End Lat/Lon: 30.2146 / -93.1795 Survey Summary: An EF-1 tornado touched down in Westlake, causing roof and exterior wall damage to several homes and businesses. The tornado crossed I-10 into downtown Lake Charles, where it caused additional roof damage to a business. Along the path, trees and power lines were also downed. && EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories: EF0.....65 to 85 mph EF1.....86 to 110 mph EF2.....111 to 135 mph EF3.....136 to 165 mph EF4.....166 to 200 mph EF5.....>200 mph NOTE: The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$ Erickson