Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 9 at 12:24PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 9, 2026 - 10:24am
Expires:
March 9, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
At 1224 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Topsy, or near Ragley, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Kinder, Reeves, Dry Creek, Ragley, Topsy, Leblanc, and Gillis.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Beauregard; Allen; Northern Calcasieu; Northern Jefferson Davis
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov