Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 6 at 2:39PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 6, 2026 - 12:39pm
Expires:
May 6, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 239 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Rosepine, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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...
Leesville, Rosepine, Fort Polk, Slagle, New Llano, Lacamp, Fullerton,
Hutton, Kurthwood, Leander, Cravens, Simpson, and Pickering.
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.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for central,
southwestern and west central Louisiana.
Area Description:
Vernon; Rapides
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender: