Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 7 at 6:28PM CDT until September 7 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 7, 2026 - 4:28pm
Expires:
September 7, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 627 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Lecompte, or 10
miles northwest of Cheneyville, moving southwest at 25 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Alexandria, Glenmora, Lecompte, Echo, Poland, Kolin, Elmer, Ruby,
Woodworth, Forest Hill, and Mcnary.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Avoyelles, LA; Evangeline, LA; Rapides, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov