Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 30 at 1:28PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 30, 2026 - 11:28am
Expires:
April 30, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 128 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Woodville, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Jasper, Woodville, Colmesneil, Chester, Ebenezer, Fred, Rockland,
Warren, Town Bluff, Magnolia Springs, Mt. Union, Spurger, Ivanhoe,
Sam Rayburn Dam, and Hillister.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Tyler; Northern Jasper
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender: