Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 25 at 2:20AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 25, 2026 - 12:20am
Expires:
April 25, 2026 - 12:45am
Description:
At 219 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Colfax to near Clifton. Movement was
southeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to vegetation and outdoor
objects is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Alexandria, Pineville, Boyce, Alexandria International Airport,
Hineston, Lena, Ball, Tioga, Timber Trails, Esler Regional Airport,
Flatwoods, Otis, Elmer, Kingsville, Sieper, Kolin, Lacamp, Libuse,
Clifton, and Leander.
This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 68 and 109.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Vernon; Rapides; Avoyelles
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender: