Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Vermilion 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 8:16PM CDT until August 21 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
SVRLCH The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northeastern Cameron Parish in southwestern Louisiana... Southeastern Jefferson Davis Parish in southwestern Louisiana... Southwestern Acadia Parish in southwestern Louisiana... Northwestern Vermilion Parish in southwestern Louisiana... * Until 900 PM CDT. * At 816 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Evangeline, or near Mermentau, moving south at 25 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Crowley, Jennings, Welsh, Lake Arthur, Gueydan, Mermentau, Klondike, Evangeline, Morse, Riceville, Egan, Thornwell, Lowry, Estherwood, Roanoke, and Midland.
Effective August 21, 2026 at 9:16 PM ET · Expires August 21, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Lake Charles LA
Expires
August 21, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Last Checked
just now
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 this storm. 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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This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Vermilion 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 (just now). It's set to expire August 21, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Vermilion County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Jefferson Davis County, Acadia County, Cameron County.