Louisiana, Texas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/05/2026 18:00

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 5, 2026 - 6:00pm
Expires: 
July 5, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description: 
At 800 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Merryville, moving south 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... Merryville, Singer, Junction, and Bivens.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Beauregard; Northern Newton
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lake Charles LA