Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 9 at 8:32PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 9, 2026 - 6:32pm
Expires:
May 9, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 832 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Mauriceville, moving southeast 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...
Orange, Vidor, Bridge City, West Orange, Mauriceville, Pinehurst,
Toomey, and Orangefield.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 10 in Texas between mile markers 880 and 863.
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 1 and 2.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
West Cameron; Southern Calcasieu; Northern Orange; Southern Orange
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov