Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 6:11AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 4:11am
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
At 611 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles south of Patterson, moving northeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Morgan City, Patterson, Berwick, Bayou Vista, Patterson Memorial
Airport, and Amelia.
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:
Upper St. Mary; Lower St. Mary
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender: