Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 9:39AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 7:39am
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 8:15am
Description:
At 939 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Welsh, moving east at 40 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...
Jennings, Welsh, Iowa, Mermentau, Hayes, Lacassine, and Roanoke.
This includes Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 43 and
68.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Northern Jefferson Davis; Northern Acadia; Southern Calcasieu; Southern Jefferson Davis
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov