Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 4:16PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 2:16pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 415 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Deville, or 14 miles north of Effie, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Marksville, Effie, Deville, Echo, Brouillette, Esler Regional
Airport, Centerpoint, Lake Ophelia National Wildlife Refuge, Ruby,
and Holloway.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for
central Louisiana.
Area Description:
Rapides; Avoyelles
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov