Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 29 at 1:50PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 29, 2026 - 11:50am
Expires:
August 29, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 149 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Iowa, moving southwest at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Lake Charles, Sulphur, Westlake, Iowa, Lake Charles Regional Airport,
Moss Bluff, Lebleu Settlement, and Holmwood.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 24 and 43.
Interstate 210 between mile markers 1 and 12.
Instruction:
Frequent cloud to ground lightning will occur with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Northern Calcasieu; Southern Calcasieu; Southern Jefferson Davis
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov