Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 6:31PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 4:31pm
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 631 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Harrisburg, or 12 miles northwest of Burkeville, moving northeast at
25 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...
Toledo Bend Dam, Browndell, Jamestown, Farrsville, Harrisburg,
Mayflower, and Wiergate.
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:
Vernon; Northern Jasper; Northern Newton
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender: