An upper level disturbance moved across the region producing scattered thunderstorms. A couple storms became severe.
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An upper level disturbance moved across the region producing scattered thunderstorms. A couple storms became severe.
The local office's own words before the first event, 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 the first event at Sep 7, 2:15 PM CST, 2 hours 25 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 315 PM CDT Wed Sep 7 2022 ...New SHORT TERM, LONG TERM... .SHORT TERM... (This evening through Friday night) Issued at 240 PM CDT Wed Sep 7 2022 A well amplified upper level trof axis over the region this afternoon is pushing a weak frontal boundary towards the coast. This, combined with diurnal heating has resulted in the development of scattered strong thunderstorms across central Louisiana over the last couple of hours in the vicinity of the boundary. Convection will continue to work it's way south through the afternoon and early evening eventually moving offshore with the front where storms will continue through the night. Away from storms, some drier mid level air has mixed down to the surface this afternoon with dewpoints falling back into the upper 60s in a few spots. Following the fropa,upper 60s dewpoints are expected to be reinforced which will allow overnight lows to fall a couple degrees below climatological normals. Even the modest three of four degree drop in dewpoint may be noticeable after months of dewpoints in the mid 70s. The frontal boundary will remain stalled near the coast or just offshore through Friday before washing out this weekend. Meanwhile the upper trof is progged to cut off and meander along the Louisiana coastline tomorrow and Friday. Scattered to widespread convection is expected to develop along and to the east of the low's center which will be somewhere between Morgan City and New Orleans, but a sharp moisture gradient on the west side will keep storms more isolated across southeast Texas and southwest Louisiana. This drier air will again allow overnight lows to fall below normals Friday morning with upper 60s possible as far south as the I-10 corridor. Jones && .LONG TERM... (Saturday through next Tuesday) Issued at 240 PM CDT Wed Sep 7 2022 An upper level low will be across the lower Mississippi Valley to start the weekend with a light north flow across the local area. With the upper low in the vicinity Saturday, isolated to scattered mainly afternoon storms are anticipated, however the upper trough will begin to stretch out and drift east during Sunday. This will decrease rain chances Sunday as the disturbance departs. A weak cold front will have moved through prior to the weekend and stalled over the northern gulf. This will have allowed a slightly drier air mass to filter in. Temperatures are expected to run at climo or a degree or two below normal for the weekend. Early next week the upper low will shear out and depart the region as a stronger short wave moves across the eastern half of the country. The northwest flow may drive a reinforcing front through the area and potentially deliver a morning or two of lows in the 60s for most of the area for the first time since spring during mid week. Pumpkin spice latte/Gumbo weather is getting closer. && .AVIATION... (18Z TAFS) Issued at 1236 PM CDT Wed Sep 7 2022 Isolated convection is getting underway this afternoon across parts of central Louisiana in response to a digging upper level trof axis and a weak surface boundary. Expect these storms to become more scattered and extend to the coastal terminals over the next couple of hours before diminishing around sunset. Light and variable winds will continue through the afternoon and overnight becoming more prevalent out of the north by mid Thursday morning. Away from storms, VFR conditions will prevail through the period. Jones && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... AEX 71 89 69 91 / 30 20 0 30 LCH 70 87 68 87 / 40 50 20 40 LFT 71 87 70 87 / 50 60 20 60 BPT 70 89 70 89 / 30 40 20 30 && .LCH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... LA...None. TX...None. GM...None. && SHORT TERM...66 LONG TERM....05 AVIATION...17
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 314 PM CDT Wed Sep 7 2022 LAZ027>033-041>045-052>055-073-074-TXZ180-201-215-216-259>262-082015- Vernon-Rapides-Avoyelles-Beauregard-Allen-Evangeline-St. Landry- Calcasieu-Jefferson Davis-Acadia-Lafayette-Upper St. Martin- Vermilion-Iberia-St. Mary-Lower St. Martin-West Cameron-East Cameron- Tyler-Hardin-Jefferson-Orange-Northern Jasper-Northern Newton- Southern Jasper-Southern Newton- 314 PM CDT Wed Sep 7 2022 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Louisiana, south central Louisiana, southwest Louisiana, west central Louisiana and southeast Texas. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue to develop across the area this afternoon and early this evening before dissipating around sunset. Some storms will be capable of producing periods of heavy rainfall, frequent lightning, gusty winds and small hail. Patchy fog will be possible early Thursday morning. This will be most likely across central Louisiana. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected across the area each day through the period. Higher precipitation chances are expected through Saturday with lower chances Sunday through early next week. Some storms will be capable of producing heavy rainfall, frequent lightning and gusty winds. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. GMZ430-432-435-450-452-455-470-472-475-082015- Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-Vermilion Bay- Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM- Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM- Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM- 314 PM CDT Wed Sep 7 2022 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Gulf of Mexico and the coastal lakes and bays of the Gulf of Mexico. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop across the coastal waters this evening and overnight. Some storms will be capable of producing periods of heavy rainfall, frequent lightning, and gusty winds. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected each day through the period, generally following the usual pattern of developing during the late evening and overnight hours and decreasing mid to late morning. No severe thunderstorms are expected, but some thunderstorms will produce locally heavy rainfall that could reduce visibilities to less than one mile, occasional cloud to water lightning and locally higher winds and seas. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
432 PM CDT Wed Sep 7 2022
LAZ041-042-072215-
Calcasieu LA-Jefferson Davis LA-
432 PM CDT Wed Sep 7 2022
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southwestern
Jefferson Davis and southeastern Calcasieu Parishes through 515 PM
CDT...
At 431 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Lebleu Settlement to near Iowa. Movement
was southwest at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Lake Charles, Iowa, Lake Charles Regional Airport, Lebleu Settlement
and Holmwood.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 32 and 47.
Interstate 210 between mile markers 5 and 12.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3013 9334 3034 9308 3031 9293 3004 9300
3004 9305
TIME...MOT...LOC 2131Z 034DEG 16KT 3021 9311 3028 9299
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
LandreneauSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
432 PM CDT Wed Sep 7 2022
TXZ201-215-216-261-072215-
Orange TX-Jefferson TX-Hardin TX-Southern Jasper TX-
432 PM CDT Wed Sep 7 2022
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northwestern
Jefferson, southeastern Hardin, northwestern Orange and south central
Jasper Counties through 515 PM CDT...
At 431 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Evadale to Lakeview to Beaumont. Movement
was southwest at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Beaumont, Lumberton, Vidor, Silsbee, Sour Lake, Evadale, Bevil Oaks,
China, Rose City, Pine Forest, Lakeview and Weiss Bluff.
This includes Interstate 10 in Texas between mile markers 864 and
841.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3043 9407 3028 9392 3009 9398 2987 9412
3010 9445 3011 9445
TIME...MOT...LOC 2131Z 041DEG 20KT 3031 9408 3022 9408 3011 9413
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
24Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
443 PM CDT Wed Sep 7 2022
LAZ033-043>045-072245-
Acadia LA-Lafayette LA-St. Landry LA-Upper St. Martin LA-
443 PM CDT Wed Sep 7 2022
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Lafayette, Acadia,
northwestern St. Martin and southern St. Landry Parishes through 545
PM CDT...
At 443 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Iota to Cankton to near Krotz Springs.
Movement was south at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Lafayette, Opelousas, Crowley, Eunice, Scott, Breaux Bridge, Rayne,
Carencro, Church Point, Basile, Iota, Krotz Springs, Leonville,
Arnaudville, Mermentau, Evangeline, Broussard, Sunset, Duson and
Henderson.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 67 and 126.
Interstate 49 between mile markers 1 and 18.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
&&
LAT...LON 3013 9209 3015 9229 3005 9242 3012 9256
3009 9263 3017 9262 3020 9259 3023 9262
3038 9263 3043 9260 3048 9263 3050 9211
3060 9175 3051 9173 3050 9176 3050 9170
3044 9164 3040 9162 3037 9165 3033 9163
TIME...MOT...LOC 2143Z 009DEG 16KT 3038 9249 3037 9212 3054 9170
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
LandreneauSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
502 PM CDT Wed Sep 7 2022
LAZ041-073-TXZ216-262-072245-
West Cameron LA-Calcasieu LA-Orange TX-Southern Newton TX-
502 PM CDT Wed Sep 7 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Cameron
and southwestern Calcasieu Parishes, south central Newton and Orange
Counties through 545 PM CDT...
At 502 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Forest Heights, or near Orange, moving south at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Orange, Vidor, Bridge City, West Orange, Mauriceville, Pinehurst,
Hartburg, Forest Heights, Toomey and Orangefield.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 10 in Texas between mile markers 880 and 866.
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 1 and 6.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 2999 9376 3000 9377 2999 9378 3000 9379
3003 9400 3030 9386 3029 9361 2996 9360
TIME...MOT...LOC 2202Z 007DEG 12KT 3018 9375
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
24Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
518 PM CDT Wed Sep 7 2022
LAZ027-030-TXZ260-072330-
Beauregard LA-Vernon LA-Northern Newton TX-
518 PM CDT Wed Sep 7 2022
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northern Beauregard,
Vernon Parishes in west central Louisiana and Newton Counties through
630 PM CDT...
At 518 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 9 miles northwest of Hornbeck to near Slagle to
near Rosepine. Movement was southwest at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
De Ridder, Leesville, Newton, Rosepine, Merryville, Anacoco, Fort
Polk, Sugartown, Slagle, Toledo Bend Dam, Bon Weir, Burkeville, New
Llano, Hornbeck, Hutton, Mayflower, Kurthwood, Junction, Stringtown
and Farrsville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
&&
LAT...LON 3136 9299 3134 9298 3134 9296 3068 9298
3068 9387 3095 9386 3116 9391 3118 9362
3117 9358 3119 9355 3123 9354 3124 9356
3125 9354 3128 9353 3128 9344 3136 9339
TIME...MOT...LOC 2218Z 050DEG 24KT 3141 9352 3124 9322 3097 9321
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
LandreneauSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
522 PM CDT Wed Sep 7 2022
TXZ215-072300-
Jefferson TX-
522 PM CDT Wed Sep 7 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Jefferson
County through 600 PM CDT...
At 521 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Fannett, or 9 miles northeast of Hamshire, moving south at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Beaumont, Port Arthur, Hamshire, Fannett, La Belle and Winnie.
This includes Interstate 10 in Texas between mile markers 846 and
835.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3002 9425 3001 9407 2973 9402 2977 9435
2982 9436
TIME...MOT...LOC 2221Z 002DEG 12KT 2995 9418
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
24The Ft Polk radar (KPOE), 52 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 22:37 UTC.
3 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
Several trees were reported down along Highways 111 and 392 near Toledo Bend Dam.
Trees were reported down along Jack Jeane Loop which resulted in power outages.
Wind gusts downed power lines.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Louisiana in 2022Every state in 2022This day in weather historyWarnings in Louisiana, September 2022
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1057999, 1058000, 1058001.