Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 9:03AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 1, 2026 - 7:03am
Expires:
July 1, 2026 - 7:30am
Description:
At 903 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lyons Point, or near Kaplan, moving north at 15 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...
Crowley, Rayne, Kaplan, Gueydan, Mermentau, Morse, Riceville, Wright,
Indian Bayou, Lyons Point, Egan, Estherwood, Florence Landing, and
Midland.
This includes Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 73 and
88.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Northern Acadia; Upper Vermilion; Southern Jefferson Davis; Southern Acadia; Lower Vermilion
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender: