Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 1 at 1:14PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 1, 2026 - 11:14am
Expires:
May 1, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
At 113 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Hackberry, or 9 miles east of Sabine National Wildlife, moving
northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Grand Lake, Lake Charles Regional Airport, Hackberry, Hacketts
Corner, Heberts Marina, Sweet Lake, and Holmwood.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
West Cameron; East Cameron; Southern Calcasieu
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender: