Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 19 at 10:36PM CDT until May 19 at 11:15PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 8:36pm
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
SVRLCH
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Cameron Parish in southwestern Louisiana...
Jefferson Davis Parish in southwestern Louisiana...
Southeastern Calcasieu Parish in southwestern Louisiana...
South central Allen Parish in southwestern Louisiana...
* Until 1115 PM CDT.
* At 1036 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Buller to near Lake Charles Regional Airport, moving
east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Lake Charles, Jennings, Westlake, Welsh, Iowa, Fenton, Lacassine
National Wildlife Refuge, Lake Charles Regional Airport, Hayes,
Moss Bluff, Buller, Hacketts Corner, Lebleu Settlement, Pine
Island, Thornwell, Sweet Lake, Holmwood, Carlyss, Bell City, and
Roanoke.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Allen, LA; Calcasieu, LA; Cameron, LA; Jefferson Davis, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender: