Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 10 at 3:37PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 10, 2026 - 1:37pm
Expires:
July 10, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 337 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge, moving north
at 10 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...
Iowa, Hayes, Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge, Hacketts Corner,
Holmwood, and Bell City.
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.
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:
East Cameron; Southern Calcasieu; Southern Jefferson Davis
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender: