Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 12:41PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 2, 2026 - 10:41am
Expires:
June 2, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
At 1241 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing a waterspout over Marshes near Creole, or near
Grand Chenier, moving west at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally
hazardous waters. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs
and blow around unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Cameron, Grand Chenier, Creole, and Rutherford Beach.
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.
Area Description:
East Cameron
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov