Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 7:19PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 2, 2026 - 5:19pm
Expires:
June 2, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 719 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Ville Platte to Lebeau to near Fordoche.
Movement was south at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size 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...
Opelousas, Ville Platte, Krotz Springs, Melville, Palmetto, Port
Barre, Washington, Chataignier, Whiteville, Prairie Ronde, Grand
Prairie, and Lebeau.
This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 22 and 40.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Evangeline; St. Landry
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov