Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 7 at 5:26PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 7, 2026 - 3:26pm
Expires:
July 7, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 526 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Colfax to near Black Hawk. Movement was
northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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...
Alexandria, Pineville, Marksville, Boyce, Bordelonville, Lena,
Alexandria International Airport, Effie, Ball, Colfax, Deville,
Libuse, Tioga, Timber Trails, Esler Regional Airport, Brouillette,
Lake Ophelia National Wildlife Refuge, Kingsville, Big Bend, and
Kolin.
This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 83 and 109.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Rapides; Avoyelles
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender: