Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 7:01PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 5:01pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 701 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lake Charles Regional Airport, moving west at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Grand Lake, Lake Charles Regional Airport, Hackberry, Carlyss,
Hacketts Corner, Heberts Marina, Sweet Lake, and Holmwood.
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:
West Cameron; East Cameron; Southern Calcasieu
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov