Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 7 at 3:09AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 7, 2025 - 1:09am
Expires:
May 7, 2025 - 1:45am
Description:
At 309 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Welsh, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to vegetation and outdoor objects is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Mowata, Maxie, Welsh, Evangeline, Jennings, Roanoke, Egan, Iota,
Lacassine, Hathaway, Thornwell, Mermentau, and Eunice.
This includes Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 50 and
77.
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:
Northern Jefferson Davis; Northern Acadia; Southern Jefferson Davis
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA