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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
719 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
 
LAZ033-045-220045-
St. Landry LA-Upper St. Martin LA-
719 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN ST. MARTIN AND
SOUTHEASTERN ST. LANDRY PARISHES THROUGH 745 PM CDT...

At 719 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge, or near Krotz Springs, moving
south at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Krotz Springs, Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge, and Atchafalaya
Welcome Center.

This includes Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 119 and
126.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for
central Louisiana.

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LAT...LON 3033 9163 3029 9171 3042 9190 3052 9189
      3053 9174 3051 9173 3051 9175 3050 9176
      3050 9170 3044 9164 3039 9162 3036 9165
      3035 9162
TIME...MOT...LOC 0019Z 356DEG 10KT 3045 9179 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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