Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 9:57PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 7:57pm
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
At 956 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles northwest of Johnsons Bayou, moving south at 25 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...
Johnsons Bayou.
Instruction:
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
West Cameron
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender: