Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 9 at 4:25PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 9, 2026 - 2:25pm
Expires:
May 9, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 424 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Burkeville, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Burkeville, Burr Ferry, Mayflower, Stringtown, Wiergate, and Evans.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Vernon; Northern Newton
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov