Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 7 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 7, 2026 - 2:00pm
Expires:
July 7, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 400 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Newton, moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Newton, Merryville, Bon Weir, Junction, and Stringtown.
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:
Vernon; Beauregard; Northern Newton
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender: