Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Lake Charles LA
AREA: Vernon; Beauregard; Northern Newton
SENT: 2026-07-07T14:47:00-05:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 7 at 2:47PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

At 247 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Merryville, moving north 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…
Merryville, Bon Weir, Burkeville, Junction, Stringtown, Evans, and
Wiergate.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

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