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Home Return to list Severe Thunderstorm Warning 0055 Issued by the Lake Charles Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-05-23 09:23:43
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WUUS54 KLCH 231423
SVRLCH
LAC003-011-019-053-231515-
/O.NEW.KLCH.SV.W.0055.260523T1423Z-260523T1515Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
923 AM CDT Sat May 23 2026
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northern Jefferson Davis Parish in southwestern Louisiana...
Eastern Beauregard Parish in southwestern Louisiana...
Northeastern Calcasieu Parish in southwestern Louisiana...
Allen Parish in southwestern Louisiana...
* Until 1015 AM CDT.
* At 923 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 6 miles north of Singer to near Longville to Moss
Bluff, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Lake Charles, De Ridder, Kinder, Oberlin, Elton, Merryville,
Fenton, Reeves, Dry Creek, Moss Bluff, Sugartown, Ragley, Mittie,
Grant, Topsy, Lebleu Settlement, Gillis, Allen Parish Airport,
Leblanc, and Longville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Large hail, damaging wind, and continuous cloud to ground lightning
are occurring with these storms. Move indoors immediately. Lightning
is one of natures leading killers. Remember, if you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
&&
LAT...LON 3088 9290 3080 9269 3031 9262 3023 9324
3060 9334 3079 9351 3088 9304
TIME...MOT...LOC 1423Z 250DEG 34KT 3075 9340 3062 9328 3031 9319
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
Calhoun
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-23 09:46:14
644
WWUS54 KLCH 231445 RRA
SVSLCH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
945 AM CDT Sat May 23 2026
LAC003-011-019-053-231515-
/O.CON.KLCH.SV.W.0055.000000T0000Z-260523T1515Z/
Jefferson Davis LA-Beauregard LA-Calcasieu LA-Allen LA-
945 AM CDT Sat May 23 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 AM CDT
FOR NORTHERN JEFFERSON DAVIS...EASTERN BEAUREGARD...NORTHEASTERN
CALCASIEU AND ALLEN PARISHES...
At 945 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 7 miles northeast of Tulla to Dry Creek to near
Fenton, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Lake Charles, De Ridder, Kinder, Oberlin, Elton, Fenton, Reeves, Dry
Creek, Moss Bluff, Sugartown, Mittie, Grant, Buller, Harmony, Topsy,
Lebleu Settlement, Gillis, Allen Parish Airport, Pine Island, and
Tulla.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into a
small central room in a sturdy structure.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3088 9290 3080 9269 3031 9262 3023 9324
3059 9320 3082 9338 3088 9304
TIME...MOT...LOC 1445Z 250DEG 34KT 3082 9317 3069 9305 3038 9296
TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
Calhoun
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-05-23 09:54:45
727
WWUS54 KLCH 231454
SVSLCH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
954 AM CDT Sat May 23 2026
LAC019-231503-
/O.CAN.KLCH.SV.W.0055.000000T0000Z-260523T1515Z/
Calcasieu LA-
954 AM CDT Sat May 23 2026
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN CALCASIEU PARISH
IS CANCELLED...
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
&&
LAT...LON 3088 9290 3080 9269 3031 9262 3026 9300
3062 9308 3085 9322 3088 9304
TIME...MOT...LOC 1453Z 249DEG 34KT 3084 9311 3071 9298 3040 9290
$$
LAC003-011-053-231515-
/O.CON.KLCH.SV.W.0055.000000T0000Z-260523T1515Z/
Jefferson Davis LA-Beauregard LA-Allen LA-
954 AM CDT Sat May 23 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 AM CDT
FOR NORTHERN JEFFERSON DAVIS...NORTHEASTERN BEAUREGARD AND ALLEN
PARISHES...
At 953 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Sugartown to near Mittie to near Fenton, moving
east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Kinder, Oberlin, Elton, Fenton, Reeves, Dry Creek, Sugartown, Mittie,
Grant, Buller, Harmony, Allen Parish Airport, Pine Island, Leblanc,
Hathaway, and Bundick Lake.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into a
small central room in a sturdy structure.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3088 9290 3080 9269 3031 9262 3026 9300
3062 9308 3085 9322 3088 9304
TIME...MOT...LOC 1453Z 249DEG 34KT 3084 9311 3071 9298 3040 9290
TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
Kowalski
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-23 09:54:45
727
WWUS54 KLCH 231454
SVSLCH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
954 AM CDT Sat May 23 2026
LAC019-231503-
/O.CAN.KLCH.SV.W.0055.000000T0000Z-260523T1515Z/
Calcasieu LA-
954 AM CDT Sat May 23 2026
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN CALCASIEU PARISH
IS CANCELLED...
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
&&
LAT...LON 3088 9290 3080 9269 3031 9262 3026 9300
3062 9308 3085 9322 3088 9304
TIME...MOT...LOC 1453Z 249DEG 34KT 3084 9311 3071 9298 3040 9290
$$
LAC003-011-053-231515-
/O.CON.KLCH.SV.W.0055.000000T0000Z-260523T1515Z/
Jefferson Davis LA-Beauregard LA-Allen LA-
954 AM CDT Sat May 23 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 AM CDT
FOR NORTHERN JEFFERSON DAVIS...NORTHEASTERN BEAUREGARD AND ALLEN
PARISHES...
At 953 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Sugartown to near Mittie to near Fenton, moving
east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Kinder, Oberlin, Elton, Fenton, Reeves, Dry Creek, Sugartown, Mittie,
Grant, Buller, Harmony, Allen Parish Airport, Pine Island, Leblanc,
Hathaway, and Bundick Lake.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into a
small central room in a sturdy structure.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3088 9290 3080 9269 3031 9262 3026 9300
3062 9308 3085 9322 3088 9304
TIME...MOT...LOC 1453Z 249DEG 34KT 3084 9311 3071 9298 3040 9290
TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
Kowalski
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-05-23 10:02:45
013
WWUS54 KLCH 231502
SVSLCH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1002 AM CDT Sat May 23 2026
LAC053-231511-
/O.CAN.KLCH.SV.W.0055.000000T0000Z-260523T1515Z/
Jefferson Davis LA-
1002 AM CDT Sat May 23 2026
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHERN JEFFERSON DAVIS
PARISH IS CANCELLED...
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
&&
LAT...LON 3088 9290 3080 9269 3053 9265 3045 9291
3063 9300 3087 9313 3088 9304
TIME...MOT...LOC 1501Z 270DEG 34KT 3086 9303 3073 9290 3042 9282
$$
LAC003-011-231515-
/O.CON.KLCH.SV.W.0055.000000T0000Z-260523T1515Z/
Beauregard LA-Allen LA-
1002 AM CDT Sat May 23 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 AM CDT
FOR NORTHEASTERN BEAUREGARD AND CENTRAL ALLEN PARISHES...
At 1001 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Sugartown to Mittie to near Kinder, moving east at 40
mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Kinder, Oberlin, Sugartown, Mittie, Grant, Allen Parish Airport, and
Harmony.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3088 9290 3080 9269 3053 9265 3045 9291
3063 9300 3087 9313 3088 9304
TIME...MOT...LOC 1501Z 270DEG 34KT 3086 9303 3073 9290 3042 9282
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
Kowalski
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-23 10:02:45
013
WWUS54 KLCH 231502
SVSLCH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1002 AM CDT Sat May 23 2026
LAC053-231511-
/O.CAN.KLCH.SV.W.0055.000000T0000Z-260523T1515Z/
Jefferson Davis LA-
1002 AM CDT Sat May 23 2026
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHERN JEFFERSON DAVIS
PARISH IS CANCELLED...
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
&&
LAT...LON 3088 9290 3080 9269 3053 9265 3045 9291
3063 9300 3087 9313 3088 9304
TIME...MOT...LOC 1501Z 270DEG 34KT 3086 9303 3073 9290 3042 9282
$$
LAC003-011-231515-
/O.CON.KLCH.SV.W.0055.000000T0000Z-260523T1515Z/
Beauregard LA-Allen LA-
1002 AM CDT Sat May 23 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 AM CDT
FOR NORTHEASTERN BEAUREGARD AND CENTRAL ALLEN PARISHES...
At 1001 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Sugartown to Mittie to near Kinder, moving east at 40
mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Kinder, Oberlin, Sugartown, Mittie, Grant, Allen Parish Airport, and
Harmony.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3088 9290 3080 9269 3053 9265 3045 9291
3063 9300 3087 9313 3088 9304
TIME...MOT...LOC 1501Z 270DEG 34KT 3086 9303 3073 9290 3042 9282
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
Kowalski
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