Louisiana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/12/2026 16:24

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 12 at 6:24PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 12, 2026 - 4:24pm
Expires: 
September 12, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
At 624 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lacamp, or 8 miles east of Slagle, moving north at 5 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... Hutton and Simpson.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Vernon
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov