Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 7 at 2:11PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 7, 2026 - 12:11pm
Expires:
July 7, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 211 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
De Quincy, moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
De Quincy, Fields, Bancroft, Oretta, and Bivens.
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:
Beauregard; Northern Calcasieu
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender: