Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 20 at 12:09PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 20, 2026 - 10:09am
Expires:
June 20, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
At 1209 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Basile, moving northeast at 15 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...
Eunice, Mamou, Basile, Oberlin, Elton, Chataignier, Reddell, Bond,
Savoy, and Duralde.
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:
Allen; Evangeline; St. Landry; Northern Jefferson Davis; Northern Acadia
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov