Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 7:40PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 5:40pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 739 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Sulphur, moving west at 20 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...
Sulphur, Vinton, Starks, Carlyss, Lunita, Buhler, Toomey, and
Edgerly.
This includes Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 2 and
25.
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 Calcasieu; Southern Calcasieu
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov