Louisiana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/01/2026 13:34

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 3:34PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 1, 2026 - 1:34pm
Expires: 
July 1, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
At 334 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles north of Turkey Creek to 6 miles northeast of Beaver. Movement was northwest at 35 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... Glenmora, Turkey Creek, Lecompte, Bayou Chicot, Calcasieu, Woodworth, Forest Hill, Mcnary, and Union Hill. This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 56 and 75.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Rapides; Allen; Evangeline
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lake Charles LA