Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 6:02PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 4:02pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 601 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Bunkie to near Indian Lake to near Big Cane.
These storms were nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Ville Platte, Bunkie, Cheneyville, Morrow, Evergreen, Goudeau, Indian
Lake, Chicot State Park, Whiteville, Big Cane, Grand Prairie, Lebeau,
and St. Landry.
This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 28 and 59.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for
central Louisiana.
Area Description:
Rapides; Avoyelles; Evangeline; St. Landry
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov