Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 1 at 12:05PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 1, 2026 - 10:05am
Expires:
September 1, 2026 - 10:30am
Description:
At 1205 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Turkey Creek, moving north at 30 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...
Alexandria, Glenmora, Turkey Creek, Lecompte, Elmer, Woodworth,
Forest Hill, and Mcnary.
This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 63 and 80.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Rapides; Evangeline
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov