Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 30 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 30, 2026 - 1:00pm
Expires:
April 30, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 300 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Youngsville, or near Lafayette, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Lafayette, New Iberia, Catahoula, Scott, St. Martinville, Broussard,
Youngsville, Maurice, Loreauville, Cade, Butte La Rose, Acadiana
Regional Airport, Coteau, Parks, and Milton.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Lafayette; Upper St. Martin; Upper Vermilion; Upper Iberia
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender: