Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 4:45pm
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 645 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Catahoula. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
Catahoula, St. Martinville, and Butte La Rose.
This includes Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 125 and
126.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Upper St. Martin; Upper Iberia
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov