Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 7 at 2:30PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 7, 2026 - 12:30pm
Expires:
September 7, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 230 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles southwest of Bayou Sorrel, or 17 miles southwest of Plaquemine,
moving southwest at 25 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...
Catahoula, Patterson Memorial Airport, and Butte La Rose.
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.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Upper St. Martin; Lower St. Martin; Upper Iberia; Upper St. Mary
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov