Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 7 at 3:24PM CST by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 7, 2026 - 1:24pm
Expires:
March 7, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 324 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Echo, or near Cheneyville, moving northeast at 40 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...
Cheneyville, Effie, Lecompte, Deville, Echo, Poland, Centerpoint, and
Ruby.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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:
Rapides; Avoyelles
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov