Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Lake Charles LA
AREA: Southern Jasper; Southern Newton
SENT: 2026-07-05T20:18:00-05:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 8:18PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

At 818 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Buna, moving south 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…
Buna.

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.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-05T20:45:00-05:00