Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 15 at 12:07PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 15, 2025 - 10:07am
Expires:
June 15, 2025 - 10:45am
Description:
At 1207 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Mittie, moving north 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...
Elizabeth and Mittie.
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:
Vernon; Rapides; Allen
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA