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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 94, NWS Lake Charles, LA
NWS Lake Charles, LA issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Sep 2, 2026, 4:30 PM CDT for Jasper County, Tyler County, Texas. It was in force for 45 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 2, 2026, 4:30 PM CDT (21:30 UTC)
- Expired
- Sep 2, 2026, 5:15 PM CDT
- In force
- 45 min
- Issued by
- NWS Lake Charles, LA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 0.75 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
Counties Jasper County, TX, Tyler County, TX
The radar
The Lake Charles radar (KLCH), 118 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:32 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Fort Worth, TX (KFWD), launched 12:00Z, 9.5 hours before the alert went out and 372 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 104 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -160 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1469 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 8 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -12 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 38 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Lake Charles, LA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at Sep 2, 1:27 PM CDT, 3 hours 3 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- TD Edouard continues to weaken as it move up ETX.
- In the wake Edouard, a broad weakness in the mid levels will remain over the area through the weekend along with abundant moisture, keeping decent chances for daily scattered showers and thunderstorms amid typical summertime heat.
- While highs gradually recover to the mid 90s through the rest of the week, an unsettled moisture pattern will allow a few instances of flash flooding to remain possible.
Area forecast discussion, Sep 2, 1:27 PM CDT, 3 hours 3 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
127 PM CDT Wed Sep 2 2026
...New DISCUSSION, MARINE, FIRE WEATHER...
.KEY MESSAGES...
- TD Edouard continues to weaken as it move up ETX.
- In the wake Edouard, a broad weakness in the mid levels will
remain over the area through the weekend along with abundant
moisture, keeping decent chances for daily scattered showers
and thunderstorms amid typical summertime heat.
- While highs gradually recover to the mid 90s through the rest of
the week, an unsettled moisture pattern will allow a few
instances of flash flooding to remain possible.
&&
.DISCUSSION...
(This evening through next Tuesday)
Issued at 124 PM CDT Wed Sep 2 2026
Tropical Depression Edouard continues to weaken as it slowly moves
up eastern TX. Nevertheless, it continued to pose a significant
flash flood threat to the area today. Conditions are expected to
improve as some of the heavier showers across TX have begun to
lighten up, however showers and storms are still streaming up across
the CWA. Particularly a few bands of heavy showers and storms moving
through the Acadiana region through CenLA.
Going through the end of this work week, the wet pattern will
persist as an upper level trough deepens over the Gulf and a
moisture rich airmass remains in place. A ridge aloft will expand
from the Southern Plains into the Southeast, however it curves north
of the CWA. Depending on how far south it extends, we could see
conditions dry out very slightly with above average temperatures
returning.
&&
.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1230 PM CDT Wed Sep 2 2026
Scattered showers and storms ongoing across the area, some as a
result of TD Edouard. This may cause periods of lower vis and
cigs. Conditions will gradually improve as the TD moves north,
then into this evening.
&&
.MARINE...
Issued at 124 PM CDT Wed Sep 2 2026
With TD Edouard far enough inland, winds and seas have come down.
Expect a modest onshore flow around 7-15 kts, chances of scattered
convection, and seas 1 to 2 ft of convection.
&&
.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 124 PM CDT Wed Sep 2 2026
Despite rainfall from TD Edouard, parts of the area remain in a
drought. Recent rain and expected rain from this week likely to help
out. With exception to parts of SETX and the coast, KBDIs will range
from 600 to 750 with MinRHs in the mid 40s to 60s, and mostly light
winds.
&&
.LCH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
LA...None.
TX...Flood Watch until 7 PM CDT this evening for TXZ180-201-261-262-
515-516-615-616.
GM...None.
&&
PUBLIC/FIRE/MARINE...87
AVIATION...87In the hours before
Local storm report, Sep 2, 10:30 AM CDT, 6 hours before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1030 AM CDT Wed Sep 2 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1029 AM Flash Flood 5 SSW Kountze 30.31N 94.35W
09/02/2026 Hardin TX Dept of Highways
SH 326 closed southwest of Kountze due to
flooding.
&&
TPSLocal storm report, Sep 2, 10:32 AM CDT, 5 hours 58 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1032 AM CDT Wed Sep 2 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1032 AM Flash Flood 1 NW Thicket 30.40N 94.64W
09/02/2026 Hardin TX Dept of Highways
FM 787 closed due to flash flooding near
Thicket.
&&
TPSLocal storm report, Sep 2, 10:41 AM CDT, 5 hours 49 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1041 AM CDT Wed Sep 2 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0815 AM Flash Flood 2 NE Kountze 30.39N 94.29W
09/02/2026 Hardin TX Public
Multiple public social media reports of
water entering homes near FM 418 east of
Kountze. TxDOT has closed the highway.
&&
TPSLocal storm report, Sep 2, 10:46 AM CDT, 5 hours 44 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1046 AM CDT Wed Sep 2 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0350 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 13 W Johnson Bayou 29.75N 93.88W
09/01/2026 M61 MPH Cameron LA Mesonet
Max gust from ULM mesonet site in Johnsons
Bayou.
&&
NRSSpecial weather statement, Sep 2, 1:33 PM CDT, 2 hours 57 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
133 PM CDT Wed Sep 2 2026
LAZ032-033-143-021900-
Northern Acadia LA-St. Landry LA-Evangeline LA-
133 PM CDT Wed Sep 2 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHERN EVANGELINE...
NORTHEASTERN ACADIA AND WEST CENTRAL ST. LANDRY PARISHES THROUGH 200
PM CDT...
At 133 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Savoy, or near Eunice, moving north at 30 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...
Eunice, Ville Platte, Church Point, Mamou, Chataignier, Swords,
Branch, Richard, Reddell, Savoy, and Mowata.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3032 9219 3031 9238 3074 9253 3074 9219
TIME...MOT...LOC 1833Z 174DEG 25KT 3048 9232
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
SilasSpecial weather statement, Sep 2, 4:00 PM CDT, 30 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
400 PM CDT Wed Sep 2 2026
TXZ180-022145-
Tyler TX-
400 PM CDT Wed Sep 2 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN TYLER COUNTY
THROUGH 445 PM CDT...
At 400 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles southwest of Chester, moving east at 30 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...
Colmesneil, Chester, and Rockland.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3106 9456 3105 9449 3103 9448 3104 9445
3100 9445 3101 9444 3103 9441 3103 9438
3104 9435 3102 9432 3103 9430 3083 9422
3077 9460 3101 9466
TIME...MOT...LOC 2100Z 253DEG 25KT 3085 9470
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
CalhounThe office that day
Everything else NWS Lake Charles, LA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 1:33 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Evangeline | 27 min |
| Sep 1, 7:59 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LCH | Hardin | 3 hr |
| Sep 2, 12:58 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LCH | Hardin, Jasper, Jefferson, Orange | 3 hr |
| Sep 2, 2:02 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LCH | Hardin, Jefferson, Tyler | 3 hr |
| Sep 2, 4:46 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LCH | Hardin, Jefferson, Tyler | 4 hr |
| Sep 2, 5:46 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LCH | Hardin, Tyler | 5 hr |
| Sep 2, 7:53 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | LCH | Hardin, Jasper, Jefferson, Orange | 21 days |
| Sep 2, 7:53 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | LCH | Hardin | 5 days |
| Sep 2, 7:53 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | LCH | Hardin, Jefferson | 8 days |
| Sep 2, 8:36 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LCH | Hardin, Jasper, Tyler | 4 hr |
| Sep 2, 12:24 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | LCH | Hardin, Jasper, Jefferson, Tyler | 9 hr |
| Sep 2, 4:00 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Tyler | 45 min |
| Sep 2, 4:15 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LCH | Jasper, Tyler | 5 hr |
| Sep 2, 6:04 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LCH | Hardin, Tyler | 7 hr |
| Sep 2, 6:47 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Hardin | 28 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.