Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 7:21PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 5:21pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 721 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lake Fausse Pointe, or 10 miles south of Catahoula, 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...
New Iberia, Jeanerette, Loreauville, Sorrel, Lydia, Lake Fausse
Pointe, and Charenton.
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.
Area Description:
Upper St. Martin; Upper Iberia; Upper St. Mary; Lower Iberia
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov