Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 1:10PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 1, 2026 - 11:10am
Expires:
July 1, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
At 110 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Indian Lake, or near Ville Platte, moving northwest 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...
Ville Platte, Bunkie, Turkey Creek, Bayou Chicot, Whiteville, Indian
Lake, Chicot State Park, and St. Landry.
This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 36 and 54.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Avoyelles; Evangeline; St. Landry
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender: