Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 2:38PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 12:38pm
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 238 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Big Cane to near Ville Platte. Movement was
southeast 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...
Opelousas, Ville Platte, Melville, Palmetto, Port Barre, Washington,
Chataignier, Prairie Ronde, Indian Lake, Lawtell, Whiteville, Big
Cane, Swords, Grand Prairie, and Lebeau.
This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 21 and 42.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Evangeline; St. Landry
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender: