Avvisi meteorologici, Bank Avenue Elementary School

Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 5:33PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA At 533 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Youngsville, or 7 miles west of St. Martinville, moving southeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to vegetation and outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Lafayette, New Iberia, St. Martinville, Avery Island, Broussard, Youngsville, Loreauville, Cade, Coteau, Acadiana Regional Airport, and Jefferson Island. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.