Louisiana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/10/2026 15:32

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 10 at 5:32PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 10, 2026 - 3:32pm
Expires: 
September 10, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description: 
At 532 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Rayne, moving southeast 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... Crowley, Rayne, Duson, Mire, and Branch. This includes Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 81 and 95.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Lafayette; Northern Acadia; Upper Vermilion; Southern Acadia
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov