Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 29 at 6:53PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 29, 2026 - 4:53pm
Expires:
April 29, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 652 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
De Ridder, moving east at 40 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...
De Ridder, Merryville, Dry Creek, Sugartown, Tulla, Junction, and
Bundick Lake.
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:
Vernon; Beauregard
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender: