Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 7 at 4:09PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 7, 2026 - 2:09pm
Expires:
July 7, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 409 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Burr Ferry to 7 miles southeast of Slagle.
Movement was east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Leesville, Rosepine, Fort Polk, Slagle, New Llano, Lacamp, Leander,
Fullerton, Burr Ferry, Cravens, Evans, and Pickering.
Instruction:
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Vernon
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender: