Special Weather Statement issued September 7 at 5:44PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

Details

At 544 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Centerpoint, or near Effie, moving southwest at 20 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, Effie, Deville, Libuse, Echo, Kingsville, Poland, Kolin, Centerpoint, Ruby, Holloway, and Esler Regional Airport. This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 79 and 90.

What To Do

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

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