Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 29 at 2:42PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 29, 2026 - 12:42pm
Expires:
August 29, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 242 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Heberts Marina, or near Grand Lake, moving west at 10 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...
Grand Lake, Heberts Marina, and Sweet Lake.
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:
East Cameron; Southern Calcasieu
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov