Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Rapides 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 5:36PM CDT until August 21 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
At 536 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Pineville to near Poland to near Echo, moving south at 10 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Alexandria, Pineville, Marksville, Bunkie, Cheneyville, Alexandria International Airport, Effie, Ball, Lecompte, Hessmer, Evergreen, Libuse, Echo, Tioga, Timber Trails, Kingsville, Poland, Kolin, Centerpoint, and Ruby.
Effective August 21, 2026 at 6:36 PM ET · Expires August 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Lake Charles LA
Expires
August 21, 2026 at 7:00 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. Continuous cloud to ground lightning is 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 Rapides 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 7:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Rapides County?
Download StormCast free on Google Play and set Rapides County, Louisiana as one of your monitored locations. StormCast checks the NWS feed continuously and pushes alerts like this directly to your phone — even with the screen off.
What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Avoyelles County.