Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 3:15PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 1:15pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 315 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Fort Polk to near Fullerton to 8 miles
south of Hineston. Movement was southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Pitkin, Hineston, Fort Polk, Lacamp, Leander, Fullerton, Sieper,
Cravens, Calcasieu, and Union Hill.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Vernon; Rapides
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov