Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 5:04PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 3:04pm
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 504 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Clifton, or 13 miles northeast of Slagle, moving south at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Hutton, Clifton, Flatwoods, and Simpson.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Vernon; Rapides
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov