Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 8:00pm
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
At 959 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near De Quincy to West Orange. Movement was
southeast at 30 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...
Beaumont, Port Arthur, Sulphur, Orange, Nederland, Groves, Port
Neches, Vidor, Bridge City, Westlake, West Orange, Vinton, Reeves,
Singer, Deweyville, Moss Bluff, Central Gardens, Sabine Pass, De
Quincy, and Ragley.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 10 in Texas between mile markers 880 and 846.
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 1 and 27.
Interstate 210 near mile marker 1.
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.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Beauregard; Allen; West Cameron; Northern Calcasieu; Southern Calcasieu; Southern Jasper; Southern Newton; Upper Jefferson; Northern Orange; Lower Jefferson; Southern Orange
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender: