Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 8 at 9:50PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 8, 2026 - 7:50pm
Expires:
May 8, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
At 950 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Merryville, 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...
De Ridder, Merryville, Singer, Dry Creek, Bivens, Tulla, and Bundick
Lake.
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:
Beauregard
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov