Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 8:25PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 2, 2026 - 6:25pm
Expires:
June 2, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 824 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Grand Prairie to near Cecilia to Bayou
Sorrel. Movement was southwest at 20 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...
Lafayette, Opelousas, Catahoula, Eunice, Scott, Breaux Bridge,
Carencro, Ville Platte, St. Martinville, Church Point, Leonville,
Arnaudville, Broussard, Sunset, Henderson, Washington, Grand Coteau,
Loreauville, Cankton, and Chataignier.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 94 and 121.
Interstate 49 between mile markers 1 and 25.
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:
Evangeline; St. Landry; Lafayette; Upper St. Martin; Northern Acadia; Upper Iberia
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov