Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 8 at 10:40PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 8, 2026 - 8:40pm
Expires:
May 8, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description:
At 1039 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Dry Creek, moving east at 30 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...
Oakdale, Oberlin, Dry Creek, Mittie, Grant, Allen Parish Airport,
Harmony, Bond, 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; Allen
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov