Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 6:37PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 2, 2026 - 4:37pm
Expires:
June 2, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 637 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Lecompte, or 9 miles southeast of Alexandria,
moving southwest at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Alexandria, Cheneyville, Lecompte, Echo, Poland, Elmer, Ruby,
Calcasieu, Woodworth, and Forest Hill.
This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 55 and 83.
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.
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.
Area Description:
Rapides
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov