Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 9 at 3:49AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 9, 2026 - 1:49am
Expires:
May 9, 2026 - 2:30am
Description:
At 349 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles southeast of Olla to 11 miles northeast
of Colfax to 11 miles northwest of Flatwoods. Movement was east at 45
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Alexandria, Pineville, Boyce, Lena, Alexandria International Airport,
Ball, Libuse, Tioga, Timber Trails, Esler Regional Airport,
Flatwoods, Kingsville, Holloway, Paradise, and Deville.
This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 83 and 109.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Rapides
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov