{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.24446991e3b6ec86ff1b82822f70ab4990b4c95f.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 5:31PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-09-21","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.24446991e3b6ec86ff1b82822f70ab4990b4c95f.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Lake Charles LA"},"word_count":163,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 5:31PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Northern Jefferson Davis; Northern Acadia; Upper Vermilion; Southern Jefferson Davis; Southern Acadia\n**Issued by:** NWS Lake Charles LA\n**Sent:** 2026-09-21T17:31:00-05:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-21T17:31:00-05:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-21T18:15:00-05:00\n\n## Description\nAt 531 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over\nJennings, moving west at 10 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around\nunsecured objects.\n\nLocations impacted include...\nJennings, Welsh, Lake Arthur, Mermentau, Evangeline, Thornwell, and\nRoanoke.\n\nThis includes Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 53 and\n69.\n\n## Instructions\nIf outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.\n\nTorrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to\nlocalized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded\nroadways.\n\nFrequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.\nLightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe\nshelter inside a building or vehicle."}