Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 7:53AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 1, 2026 - 5:53am
Expires:
July 1, 2026 - 6:30am
Description:
At 753 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Intracoastal City, moving northwest at 15 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...
Intracoastal City, Forked Island, and Esther.
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:
Lower Vermilion
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender: