Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 3:29PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 1:29pm
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 329 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles northwest of Kurthwood to near Slagle
to near Lacamp. Movement was west at 20 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...
Leesville, Anacoco, Slagle, Fort Polk, Hornbeck, Lacamp, and
Kurthwood.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms 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