Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 3:07PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 1:07pm
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 307 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Hutton, or 7 miles northeast of Slagle, moving west at 10 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...
Slagle, Fort Polk, Hutton, and Simpson.
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:
Vernon
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov