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WFO Lake Charles, LA  Winter 2005
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Winter Weather Definitions
 

Freeze Watch – when first freeze of the season is possible, or when temperatures may reach the mid 20’s or lower
 

Freeze Warning – when first freeze of the season is expected, or when temperatures in the mid 20’s or below will occur
 

Wind Chill Advisory – wind chills are expected between 0F and 13F
 

Wind Chill Warning wind chills are expected to be below 0F
 

Winter Storm Outlook – winter storm conditions are possible in a few days
 

Winter Storm Watch – when ice or sleet accumulations of ¼ inch or greater, snow accumulations of 2 or more inches in 12 hours, or blizzard conditions are possible in the next 48 hours
 

Winter Storm Warning – when Winter Storm Watch conditions are expected in the next 24 hours
 

Picture of the Quarter

An F2 Tornado passes east of Fred, TX, in Tyler County on November 23rd, 2004

An F2 Tornado passes east of Fred, TX, in Tyler County on November 23rd, 2004.

This was the second tornado in the outbreak of 12 tornadoes across the
NWS Lake Charles area of responsibility that day.
 


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(if known), and the location of the picture.


Contact information
 

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Newsletter Info (Sam Shamburger)
 

(337) 439-0000

(337) 477-0354 or
Roger.Erickson@noaa.gov

(337) 477-5285 or
Sam.Shamburger@noaa.gov

 

 

 


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