Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 4:25PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 2:25pm
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 424 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Butte La Rose, or near Catahoula, moving 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...
Catahoula and Butte La Rose.
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:
Upper St. Martin
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender: