Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 7:48PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 2, 2026 - 5:48pm
Expires:
June 2, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 748 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles northeast of Turkey Creek to near
Goudeau to near Batchelor. 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...
Bunkie, Bayou Current, Morrow, Whiteville, Big Cane, Goudeau, Dupont,
Indian Lake, Lebeau, Chicot State Park, and St. Landry.
This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 36 and 53.
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.
Area Description:
Avoyelles; Evangeline; St. Landry
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov