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

At 617 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Burkeville, moving northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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…
Burkeville, Burr Ferry, Stringtown, Wiergate, Evans, and Newton.

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