Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 7 at 4:56PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 7, 2026 - 2:56pm
Expires:
September 7, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 456 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Boyce, moving southwest at 10 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...
Alexandria, Boyce, Lena, Flatwoods, and Gardner.
This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 93 and 109.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Rapides
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov