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Severe WX Southern Severe Weather Threat: 3/9-3/10

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
1055 AM CST Sat Mar 9 2019

ARC073-LAC015-017-091730-
/O.CON.KSHV.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-190309T1730Z/
Lafayette AR-Caddo LA-Bossier LA-
1055 AM CST Sat Mar 9 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130 AM CST FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL LAFAYETTE COUNTY...NORTH CENTRAL CADDO AND NORTHWESTERN
BOSSIER PARISHES...

At 1054 AM CST, a confirmed tornado was located near Mira Myrtis
Road, west of Interstate 49, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.

This tornado will be near...
Plain Dealing around 1110 AM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include State
Line and Bolinger.

* There's maybe 8 houses in Mira, but it's a good bet at least some of them got hit.
 
Just like the last couple of systems, it is windy, warm and dry here in Austin. The tail end of the front went through about an hour ago.

Current conditions
Temp 78 degrees heading for low 80's
Humidity 23%
Wind Speed NW 12 G 21 mph
Barometer 29.88 in
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)

Hard dry line pushing all of this guys.
 
Decently sizable tornado for this early on. Won't be the last one by a long shot if shear is any indication.
 
16z rap showing cells in Alabama 2pm
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