Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 6 at 7:55PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 6, 2026 - 5:55pm
Expires:
July 6, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 755 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Leesville to near Sieper to near Timber
Trails. Movement was southeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Alexandria, Pineville, Leesville, Rosepine, Boyce, Anacoco, Fort
Polk, Alexandria International Airport, Slagle, Hineston, Lena, Ball,
New Llano, Colfax, Hornbeck, Tioga, Timber Trails, Hutton, Flatwoods,
and Otis.
This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 75 and 109.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Vernon; Rapides
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender: