Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 7 at 12:33PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 7, 2026 - 10:33am
Expires:
July 7, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
At 1233 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lake Charles, moving northeast 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...
Lake Charles, Iowa, Moss Bluff, and Lebleu Settlement.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 32 and 44.
Interstate 210 between mile markers 6 and 12.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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; Northern Jefferson Davis; Southern Calcasieu
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender: