Headline:
Wind Advisory issued June 18 at 11:29AM CDT until June 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 9:29am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to
109 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and southwest
Louisiana.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening. For the
Heat Advisory, from noon to 7 PM CDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Hot
temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Instruction:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Secure outdoor objects.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
Area Description:
St. Landry; Lafayette; Upper St. Martin; Lower St. Martin; West Cameron; East Cameron; Northern Calcasieu; Northern Jefferson Davis; Northern Acadia; Upper Vermilion; Upper Iberia; Upper St. Mary; Southern Calcasieu; Southern Jefferson Davis; Southern Acadia; Lower Vermilion; Lower Iberia; Lower St. Mary
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov