WWUS84 KLCH 082221
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
521 PM CDT Wed Jul 8 2026
 
LAZ032-082245-
Evangeline LA-
521 PM CDT Wed Jul 8 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL EVANGELINE PARISH
THROUGH 545 PM CDT...

At 521 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Beaver, or 9 miles southwest of Turkey Creek, moving northeast at 20
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...
Turkey Creek, Pine Prairie, Beaver, Bayou Chicot, and Chicot State
Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3076 9223 3067 9254 3076 9260 3079 9260
      3097 9238
TIME...MOT...LOC 2221Z 238DEG 15KT 3077 9251 

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

$$

Jones