Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Acadia County, Louisiana
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 21 at 7:47PM CDT until August 21 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
SVRLCH The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northwestern Iberia Parish in south central Louisiana... Southwestern Acadia Parish in southwestern Louisiana... Northern Vermilion Parish in southwestern Louisiana... * Until 830 PM CDT. * At 746 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Egan to Broussard to near Butte La Rose, moving south at 20 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... New Iberia, Abbeville, Kaplan, Gueydan, Mermentau, Avery Island, Forked Island, Erath, Delcambre, Maurice, Morse, Riceville, Meaux, Esther, Wright, Acadiana Regional Airport, Jefferson Island, Indian Bayou, Coteau, and Lyons Point.
Effective August 21, 2026 at 8:47 PM ET · Expires August 21, 2026 at 9:30 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Lake Charles LA
Expires
August 21, 2026 at 9:30 PM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Large hail, damaging wind, and continuous cloud to ground lightning are occurring with these storms. Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Acadia County, Louisiana?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 21, 2026 at 9:30 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Acadia County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Vermilion County.