THE MAJOR TORNADO OUTBREAK ACROSS SOUTHEAST TEXAS AND SOUTHERN LOUISIANA - STORM ASSESSMENT
 

Robert B. Darby  &  Raymond J. Sondag *

Weather Forecast Office
Lake Charles, Louisiana

CARLYSS TORNADO

WSR-88D Radar Images - Base Reflectivity and Storm Relative Velocity Products:

0151 AM - KLCH - Four panel base reflectivity product
0151 AM - KLCH - Four panel storm relative velocity product

Tornado Damage:

The Carlyss tornado developed from a rotating thunderstorm that moved northeast out of Cameron Parish. It touched down near the Air Liquide plant at approximately 148 AM CST. The tornado caused structural damage to the compressor building at the plant.

Photos courtesy of Ron Phelps; SKYWARN Observer - Air Liquide Plant.

Compressor building damaged at the Air Liquide plant.	South end of the building, different view.	Inside building on south end.
Inside building on south end, different view.	South end of building, different view.	Looking west across the street to building.