Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 8 at 12:55PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 8, 2026 - 10:55am
Expires:
September 8, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 1255 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Buhler, 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, De Quincy, and Buhler.
This includes Interstate 10 in Louisiana near mile marker 19.
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:
Beauregard; Northern Calcasieu
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov