Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 9:09PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 7:09pm
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
At 909 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Hessmer, or near Marksville, moving south at 15 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...
Marksville, Bunkie, Moreauville, Cottonport, Mansura, Hessmer,
Evergreen, and Plaucheville.
This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 48 and 50.
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:
Avoyelles
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov