Special Weather Statement issued May 2 at 6:17PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

At 615 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Echo, or near Effie, moving northeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to vegetation and outdoor
objects is possible.

Locations impacted include…
Mansura, Brouillette, Hessmer, Centerpoint, Lake Ophelia National
Wildlife Refuge, Effie, and Marksville.

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