Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 5:58PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 3:58pm
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 558 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Deville, or 14 miles north of Effie, moving south at 10 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...
Effie, Deville, Centerpoint, and Holloway.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Rapides; Avoyelles
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov