Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 8 at 4:12PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 8, 2026 - 2:12pm
Expires:
September 8, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 412 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lake Fausse Pointe, or 9 miles northeast of Jeanerette, moving west
at 20 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...
New Iberia, St. Martinville, Jeanerette, Loreauville, Sorrel, Lydia,
and Lake Fausse Pointe.
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:
Upper St. Martin; Upper Iberia; Upper St. Mary; Lower Iberia
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov