Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 9 at 7:23PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 9, 2026 - 5:23pm
Expires:
May 9, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 723 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Caney Head, or 7 miles south of Fred, moving southeast at 15 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...
Lumberton, Silsbee, Evadale, and Caney Head.
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.
Area Description:
Hardin; Southern Jasper
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender: