Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 6 at 1:54PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 6, 2026 - 11:54am
Expires:
May 6, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 154 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Alexandria, moving northeast at 35 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, Alexandria International Airport, Effie, Ball,
Deville, Libuse, Tioga, Timber Trails, Brouillette, Esler Regional
Airport, Lake Ophelia National Wildlife Refuge, Elmer, Kingsville,
Poland, Kolin, Centerpoint, Ruby, Holloway, and Paradise.
This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 69 and 93.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Rapides; Avoyelles
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender: