Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 24 at 3:23PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 24, 2026 - 1:23pm
Expires:
August 24, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 323 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lafayette, moving southwest at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Lafayette, New Iberia, Abbeville, Scott, St. Martinville, Kaplan,
Avery Island, Broussard, Youngsville, Erath, Delcambre, Maurice,
Cade, Meaux, Acadiana Regional Airport, Jefferson Island, Coteau,
Henry, Ridge, and Milton.
This includes Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 96 and
99.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Lafayette; Upper St. Martin; Upper Vermilion; Upper Iberia; Lower Vermilion; Lower Iberia
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov