Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 19 at 8:24PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 19, 2026 - 6:24pm
Expires:
June 19, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 824 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Echo, or near Cheneyville, moving northeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Marksville, Cheneyville, Effie, Mansura, Lecompte, Hessmer, Echo,
Brouillette, Poland, Centerpoint, Ruby, and Deville.
This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 56 and 58.
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.
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:
Rapides; Avoyelles
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender: