Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 9 at 4:52PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 9, 2026 - 2:52pm
Expires:
May 9, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 452 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Rose City, or over Vidor, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to vegetation and outdoor
objects is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Beaumont, Port Arthur, Orange, Nederland, Port Neches, Vidor, Bridge
City, West Orange, Rose City, Pine Forest, Pinehurst, and
Orangefield.
This includes Interstate 10 in Texas between mile markers 878 and
859.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Northern Orange; Lower Jefferson; Southern Orange
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender: