Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 8 at 12:39PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 8, 2026 - 10:39am
Expires:
September 8, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
At 1239 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Carlyss, or near Sulphur, moving northwest at 10 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...
Sulphur, Westlake, Vinton, Carlyss, and Edgerly.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 9 and 26.
Interstate 210 near mile marker 1.
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.
Area Description:
Northern Calcasieu; Southern Calcasieu
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov