Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 6:28PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 4:28pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 627 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Grand Prairie, or near Ville Platte, moving south at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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...
Ville Platte, Washington, Bayou Chicot, Whiteville, Indian Lake,
Grand Prairie, Chicot State Park, and St. Landry.
This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 27 and 45.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for
central Louisiana.
Area Description:
Evangeline; St. Landry
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov