Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 8:14PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 6:14pm
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 814 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Boyce to near Burr
Ferry. Movement was southeast 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...
Alexandria, Pineville, De Ridder, Leesville, Rosepine, Boyce,
Anacoco, Fort Polk, Alexandria International Airport, Slagle,
Hineston, Lena, Ball, New Llano, Colfax, Hornbeck, Tioga, Timber
Trails, Hutton, and Flatwoods.
This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 75 and 109.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Vernon; Rapides; Beauregard
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender: