Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 5:33PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 3:33pm
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 533 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Youngsville, or 7 miles west of St. Martinville, moving southeast at
15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
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...
Lafayette, New Iberia, St. Martinville, Avery Island, Broussard,
Youngsville, Loreauville, Cade, Coteau, Acadiana Regional Airport,
and Jefferson Island.
Instruction:
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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:
Lafayette; Upper St. Martin; Upper Vermilion; Upper Iberia; Lower Iberia
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender: