Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 8 at 9:47PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 8, 2026 - 7:47pm
Expires:
May 8, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
At 947 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Cecilia, or near Breaux Bridge, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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...
Breaux Bridge, Arnaudville, Henderson, Butte La Rose, Cecilia,
Atchafalaya Welcome Center, and Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge.
This includes Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 109 and
126.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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.
Area Description:
St. Landry; Upper St. Martin
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov