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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
243 PM CDT Wed Jul 8 2026
 
LAZ141-241-242-082015-
Southern Calcasieu LA-Southern Jefferson Davis LA-
Northern Calcasieu LA-
243 PM CDT Wed Jul 8 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN CALCASIEU PARISH
THROUGH 315 PM CDT...

At 242 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lake Charles, moving northwest at 10 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...
Lake Charles, Sulphur, Westlake, Iowa, Lake Charles Regional Airport,
Moss Bluff, Lebleu Settlement, and Holmwood.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 24 and 43.
 Interstate 210 between mile markers 1 and 12.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 

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.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

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LAT...LON 3010 9333 3031 9334 3034 9312 3028 9303
      3026 9303 3026 9301 3025 9300 3023 9300
      3023 9296 3022 9295 3008 9300
TIME...MOT...LOC 1942Z 122DEG 8KT 3021 9313 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

$$

Calhoun