Louisiana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/05/2026 13:37

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 3:37PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 5, 2026 - 1:37pm
Expires: 
July 5, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
At 336 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Mittie, moving east 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... Oakdale, Oberlin, Mittie, Allen Parish Airport, Bond, and Duralde.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Allen; Evangeline
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lake Charles LA