Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 4:34PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 2:34pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 434 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Clifton, or 11 miles southwest of Lena, moving southeast at 35 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...
Hineston, Lacamp, Leander, Sieper, Clifton, Flatwoods, Gardner, and
Otis.
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 and west central Louisiana.
Area Description:
Vernon; Rapides
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov