Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 6:10PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 4:10pm
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 610 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Mermentau, moving east at 20 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...
Crowley, Kaplan, Mermentau, Evangeline, Morse, Riceville, Lyons
Point, Indian Bayou, Egan, Estherwood, and Midland.
This includes Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 69 and
78.
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; Northern Acadia; Upper Vermilion; Southern Jefferson Davis; Southern Acadia
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender: