Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 4:47PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 2:47pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 447 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Holloway, or 8 miles northwest of Effie, moving
southeast at 10 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...
Pineville, Marksville, Effie, Ball, Hessmer, Deville, Libuse,
Brouillette, Esler Regional Airport, Poland, Kolin, Centerpoint,
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