Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 8 at 3:43PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 8, 2026 - 1:43pm
Expires:
September 8, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 342 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lebleu Settlement, or near Iowa, moving south at 15 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...
Lake Charles, Westlake, Iowa, Moss Bluff, and Lebleu Settlement.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 29 and 41.
Interstate 210 between mile markers 6 and 12.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Northern Calcasieu; Southern Calcasieu
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov