Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 8 at 7:56AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 8, 2026 - 5:56am
Expires:
May 8, 2026 - 6:30am
Description:
At 756 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Cheneyville, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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...
Bunkie, Moreauville, Cheneyville, Bordelonville, Cottonport, Mansura,
Hessmer, Evergreen, Plaucheville, Goudeau, Dupont, and Hamburg.
This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 47 and 59.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Rapides; Avoyelles; Evangeline
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov