Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 7 at 5:55PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 7, 2026 - 3:55pm
Expires:
September 7, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 555 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Thornwell, or near Lake Arthur, moving west at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Jennings, Welsh, Iowa, Lake Arthur, Hayes, Klondike, Lacassine
National Wildlife Refuge, Thornwell, Lowry, Lacassine, Bell City, and
Roanoke.
This includes Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 45 and
62.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
East Cameron; Northern Jefferson Davis; Upper Vermilion; Southern Calcasieu; Southern Jefferson Davis
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov