Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 6 at 7:13PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 6, 2026 - 5:13pm
Expires:
July 6, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 713 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles east of Montgomery to 8 miles northwest
of Kurthwood to 8 miles east of Hemphill. Movement was southeast at
35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Alexandria, Leesville, Boyce, Anacoco, Lena, Slagle, Fort Polk, Ball,
New Llano, Colfax, Hornbeck, Lacamp, Timber Trails, Hutton, Clifton,
Flatwoods, Burr Ferry, Kurthwood, Sieper, and Simpson.
This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 92 and 109.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Vernon; Rapides
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender: