Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 7:19PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 5:19pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 719 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge, or near Krotz Springs, moving
south at 10 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...
Krotz Springs, Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge, and Atchafalaya
Welcome Center.
This includes Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 119 and
126.
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:
St. Landry; Upper St. Martin
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov