Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 13 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 13, 2024 - 3:00am
Expires:
May 13, 2024 - 3:30am
Description:
At 459 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Hineston to near Longville. Movement was east
at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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...
Oakdale, Oberlin, Glenmora, Elizabeth, Dry Creek, Sugartown,
Hineston, Pitkin, Mittie, Grant, Lecompte, Elmer, Allen Parish
Airport, Longville, Harmony, Fullerton, Leander, Cravens, Tulla, and
Calcasieu.
This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 65 and 74.
Instruction:
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Vernon; Rapides; Beauregard; Allen; Evangeline
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA