WWUS84 KLCH 082004
SPSLCH

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
304 PM CDT Wed Jul 8 2026
 
LAZ074-152-242-243-252-082030-
Upper Vermilion LA-Southern Acadia LA-Lower Vermilion LA-
Southern Jefferson Davis LA-East Cameron LA-
304 PM CDT Wed Jul 8 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN CAMERON...
SOUTHEASTERN JEFFERSON DAVIS...SOUTHWESTERN ACADIA AND NORTHWESTERN
VERMILION PARISHES THROUGH 330 PM CDT...

At 304 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Klondike to 6 miles south of Gueydan. Movement
was northeast at 10 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...
Lake Arthur, Gueydan, Klondike, Morse, Riceville, Wright, Lowry, and
Florence Landing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

These storms 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 3017 9258 3003 9231 2985 9235 2981 9245
      3002 9279
TIME...MOT...LOC 2004Z 245DEG 7KT 3002 9265 2994 9251 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

$$

Silas