Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Lake Charles LA
AREA: Rapides; Evangeline
SENT: 2026-07-04T14:42:00-05:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 2:42PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

At 242 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lecompte, or 9 miles northeast of Glenmora, moving southeast 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…
Lecompte, Woodworth, and Forest Hill.

This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 58 and 75.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-04T15:15:00-05:00