Severe Thunderstorm Warning — St. Landry 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 7:32PM CDT until August 21 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
SVRLCH The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Lafayette Parish in south central Louisiana... Acadia Parish in southwestern Louisiana... Northwestern St. Martin Parish in south central Louisiana... Southeastern St. Landry Parish in central Louisiana... * Until 815 PM CDT. * At 731 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Iota to near Broussard to near Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge, 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... Lafayette, Crowley, Catahoula, Scott, Breaux Bridge, Rayne, Carencro, St. Martinville, Church Point, Iota, Mermentau, Evangeline, Broussard, Youngsville, Sunset, Duson, Henderson, Cankton, Mowata, and Butte La Rose.
Effective August 21, 2026 at 8:32 PM ET · Expires August 21, 2026 at 9:15 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Lake Charles LA
Expires
August 21, 2026 at 9:15 PM ET
Last Checked
4 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for St. Landry 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 (4 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 21, 2026 at 9:15 PM ET.
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