Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 10 at 6:16PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 10, 2026 - 4:16pm
Expires:
May 10, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 616 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Votaw, or near Thicket, moving northeast at 30 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, Thicket, and Votaw.
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:
Tyler; Hardin
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender: