Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 29 at 7:04PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 29, 2026 - 5:04pm
Expires:
April 29, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 704 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 8 miles south of Natchitoches to near Hornbeck.
Movement was east at 60 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to vegetation and outdoor
objects is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Alexandria, Pineville, Boyce, Lena, Alexandria International Airport,
Ball, Tioga, Timber Trails, Hutton, Clifton, Flatwoods, Otis,
Kingsville, Kurthwood, Gardner, Paradise, Esler Regional Airport, and
Simpson.
This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 76 and 109.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Vernon; Rapides
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov