Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 16 at 5:40AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 16, 2026 - 3:40am
Expires:
June 16, 2026 - 4:15am
Description:
At 540 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Toomey, or near Vinton, moving northeast at 15 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...
Vinton, Starks, Carlyss, Toomey, and Edgerly.
This includes Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 1 and
18.
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:
West Cameron; Northern Calcasieu; Southern Calcasieu; Northern Orange
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov