Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 11:13AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 9:13am
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 9:45am
Description:
At 1113 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Morrow, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Bunkie, Simmesport, Morrow, Cottonport, Evergreen, Plaucheville,
Whiteville, Big Cane, Goudeau, and Dupont.
This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 34 and 38, between
mile markers 41 and 42, and between mile markers 46 and 51.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 600 PM CDT for
central Louisiana.
Area Description:
Avoyelles; St. Landry
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov