Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 8 at 7:32PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 8, 2026 - 5:32pm
Expires:
September 8, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 732 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles south of Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge, moving northwest
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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern
Cameron Parish.
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:
East Cameron
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov