Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 7:48PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 5:48pm
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 747 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Lake Charles, moving south at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch 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...
Lake Charles, Westlake, Lake Charles Regional Airport, and Holmwood.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 26 and 34.
Interstate 210 between mile markers 1 and 12.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Northern Calcasieu; Southern Calcasieu
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender: