Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued November 18 at 6:16PM CST by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 18, 2024 - 4:16pm
Expires:
November 18, 2024 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 616 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Anacoco to near Stringtown. Movement was east
at 20 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...
Leesville, Newton, Anacoco, Toledo Bend Dam, Burkeville, New Llano,
Hornbeck, Hutton, Burr Ferry, Kurthwood, Stringtown, Wiergate, and
Evans.
Instruction:
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CST for southwestern
and west central Louisiana...and southeastern Texas.
Area Description:
Vernon; Northern Newton
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA