Louisiana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/01/2026 11:30

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 1:30PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 1, 2026 - 11:30am
Expires: 
July 1, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description: 
At 130 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles northeast of Charenton, or 15 miles northeast of Jeanerette, moving northwest at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. 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... Loreauville and Lake Fausse Pointe.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Upper St. Martin; Lower St. Martin; Upper Iberia; Upper St. Mary
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lake Charles LA