Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 3:17PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 28, 2025 - 1:17pm
Expires:
May 28, 2025 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 317 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Hayes, moving north at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size 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...
Welsh, Iowa, Kinder, Oberlin, Fenton, Reeves, Hayes, Buller,
Thornwell, Leblanc, Lacassine, and Bell City.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Allen; Northern Calcasieu; Northern Jefferson Davis; Southern Calcasieu; Southern Jefferson Davis
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA