Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 8 at 7:01PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 8, 2026 - 5:01pm
Expires:
May 8, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 701 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Village Mills, or near Wildwood, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Warren, Town Bluff, Fred, Wildwood, Spurger, Caney Head, Village
Mills, Mt. Union, and Hillister.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Tyler; Hardin; Northern Jasper
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender: