Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 3:58PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 1:58pm
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 358 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Anacoco to near Leesville to near Slagle.
Movement was west at 20 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...
Leesville, Anacoco, Slagle, Fort Polk, New Llano, and Hornbeck.
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