Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 3:39PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 1:39pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 339 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Slocum, or 16 miles northeast of Bordelonville, moving south at 35
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...
Simmesport, Moreauville, Bordelonville, Plaucheville, Big Bend, Lake
Ophelia National Wildlife Refuge, and Hamburg.
Instruction:
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.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for
central Louisiana.
Area Description:
Avoyelles
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov