Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 8 at 9:09PM CDT until May 8 at 9:45PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 8, 2026 - 7:09pm
Expires:
May 8, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
At 909 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Leesville,
moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Leesville, Anacoco, Slagle, Fort Polk, New Llano, Kurthwood, Hutton,
and Simpson.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Vernon, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov