Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 5:31PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 3:31pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 531 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Jennings, moving west 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...
Jennings, Welsh, Lake Arthur, Mermentau, Evangeline, Thornwell, and
Roanoke.
This includes Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 53 and
69.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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:
Northern Jefferson Davis; Northern Acadia; Upper Vermilion; Southern Jefferson Davis; Southern Acadia
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov