Jake Lambright

Alexandria, Monroe

Meteorologist at KALB-TV (Alexandria, LA)

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NWS confirms 90+ mph wind gusts & EF-1 tornado damage in Cenla from Monday’s storms

1 week ago | kalb.com | Jake Lambright

RAPIDES PARISH, La. (KALB) - The National Weather Service in Shreveport and Lake Charles have concluded their storm surveys in Rapides and Grant Parishes to determine the type of damage caused by Monday morning’s storms. The National Weather Service in Shreveport has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in the community of Bentley (Grant Parish) on May 26 around 11:03 a.m.The tornado traveled approximately 3.6 miles in its five minutes on the ground.
FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY declared for Tuesday, May 27

1 week ago | kalb.com | Jake Lambright

ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - The First Alert Weather Team has declaredTuesday, May 27, a First Alert Weather Day due to the potential for damaging winds and large hail. The latest video update is in rotation on our 24/7 Weather Channel. The Storm Prediction Center has included most of Cenla in a SLIGHT risk for severe weather, which is a level 2 out of 5 on the severity scale. This upgrade was made due to an increased potential for damaging winds.
FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY declared for Tuesday, May 26

1 week ago | kalb.com | Jake Lambright

ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - The First Alert Weather Team has declaredTuesday, May 26, a First Alert Weather Day due to the potential for damaging winds and large hail. The latest video update is in rotation on our 24/7 Weather Channel. The Storm Prediction Center has included most of Cenla in a SLIGHT risk for severe weather, which is a level 2 out of 5 on the severity scale. This upgrade was made due to an increased potential for damaging winds.
FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY declared for Tuesday, May, Wednesday, May 7

1 month ago | kalb.com | Jake Lambright

ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - After reviewing the latest forecast data, the First Alert Weather Team has declared Tuesday, May 6, and Wednesday, May 7, FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAYS. As of Monday evening, the Weather Prediction Center has UPGRADED the local flood risk to a MODERATE RISK (level 3 out of 4) for portions of Cenla.
FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY declared for Friday, May 2

1 month ago | kalb.com | Jake Lambright |Kaylee Whittaker

ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - The First Alert Weather Team has declaredFriday, May 2, a First Alert Weather Day due to the potential for damaging winds and large hail. The latest video update is in rotation on our 24/7 Weather Channel. The Storm Prediction Center has UPGRADED most of Cenla to an ENHANCED risk for severe weather, which is a level 3 out of 5 on the severity scale. This upgrade was made due to an increased potential for damaging winds.
KALB says ‘au revoir’ to the Olympics on Nightside

Aug 10, 2024 | kalb.com | Julia Keller |Johnny Atkinson |Jake Lambright

ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - With the 2024 Paris Olympic Games coming to a close, KALB’s Julia Keller, Jake Lambright and Johnny Atkinson end Friday’s Nightside with a recap of their favorite moments and share a taste of Paris. Click here to report a typo. Please provide the title of the article in your email. Copyright 2024 KALB. All rights reserved.
NWS confirms two tornadoes as a result of Beryl

Jul 10, 2024 | wafb.com | Jake Lambright |Ian Beck |Kaylee Whittaker

PLEASANT HILL, La. (KALB) - The National Weather Service has confirmed at least two tornadoes that were formed due to Beryl. Beryl exceeded expectations over the Atlantic, and even over land after making landfall near Matagorda, Texas, early Monday morning. Many sections of Beryl's rain bands begin rotating, prompting many tornado warnings across Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas.
FIRST ALERT: Tornado Watch issued, Severe Threat UPGRADED for portions of Cenla

Jul 8, 2024 | kalb.com | Jake Lambright |Ian Beck |Kaylee Whittaker

ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - Beryl made landfall this morning near Matagorda, TX as a category 1 hurricane. The eye of the storm will stay just to the west of Cenla, putting us at risk for heavy rainfall, flash flooding and even the potential for a few tornadoes. Monday and Monday night are when the greatest impacts will be felt in Cenla. The SPC has upgraded the severe threat for our northwestern parishes in their overnight update.
FIRST ALERT: Beryl to bring the potential for flooding and a few tornadoes to CENLA

Jul 7, 2024 | kalb.com | Jake Lambright

ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - Beryl is expected to landfall as a hurricane in southeastern Texas by Monday afternoon. The eye of the storm will stay just to the west of CENLA, putting us at risk for heavy rainfall, flash flooding, and even the potential for a few tornadoes. Monday and early Tuesday is when the greatest impacts will be felt in CENLA.
NWS: Rapides Parish tornado rated EF-1, peak winds of 100 mph

Jun 2, 2024 | kalb.com | Jake Lambright |Ian Beck |Kaylee Whittaker

UNION HILL, La. (KALB) - The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has concluded their storm survey in Rapides Parish, LA, confirming an EF-1 tornado touched down during Thursday night’s storms. The tornado traveled approximately 4.18 miles during its 6 minute stint on the ground. The tornado reached a width of 50 yards and produced peak wind speeds of 100 mph. No injuries or fatalities were reported.