Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 12:07AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 10:07pm
Expires:
March 15, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
At 1206 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Lafayette to 7 miles west of Pecan Island.
Movement was east 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...
Lafayette, New Iberia, Abbeville, Catahoula, Scott, Breaux Bridge,
Carencro, St. Martinville, Jeanerette, Kaplan, Freshwater City,
Forked Island, Intracoastal City, Cypremort Point, Pecan Island,
Avery Island, Broussard, Youngsville, Erath, and Delcambre.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 100 and 108.
Interstate 49 between mile markers 1 and 3.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Lafayette; Upper St. Martin; East Cameron; Upper Vermilion; Upper Iberia; Upper St. Mary; Lower Vermilion; Lower Iberia; Lower St. Mary
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender: