Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 3:53PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 8, 2026 - 1:53pm
Expires:
July 8, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 353 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Krotz Springs, moving northeast at 10 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...
Krotz Springs and Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
St. Landry; Upper St. Martin
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender: