Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Lake Charles LA
AREA: Vernon; Rapides
SENT: 2026-06-20T09:57:00-05:00

Special Weather Statement issued June 20 at 9:57AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

At 957 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Flatwoods to near Slagle. Movement was
southeast at 30 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…
Alexandria, Pineville, Boyce, Hineston, Lena, Alexandria
International Airport, Slagle, Ball, Lacamp, Tioga, Timber Trails,
Hutton, Clifton, Flatwoods, Otis, Elmer, Kingsville, Leander, Sieper,
and Gardner.

This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 84 and 109.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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.

Alert Expiration: 2026-06-20T10:45:00-05:00