Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 23 at 10:17AM CDT until May 23 at 11:15AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 8:17am
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 9:15am
Description:
At 1016 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Elizabeth,
moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Alexandria, Pineville, Hineston, Pitkin, Lecompte, Lacamp, Libuse,
Fullerton, Otis, Elmer, Leander, Sieper, Poland, Kolin, Gardner,
Calcasieu, Woodworth, Forest Hill, Mcnary, and Union Hill.
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:
Rapides, LA; Vernon, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov