Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Acadia Parish, LA
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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for northeastern Acadia Parish until 7:45 PM CDT on August 21.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Acadia Parish, Louisiana
- Issued
- August 21, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Lake Charles LA
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Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, LA. The alert is effective from 6:57 PM CDT until 7:45 PM CDT on August 21, 2026.
Affected Areas
Northeastern Acadia Parish in southwestern Louisiana. Locations impacted include Eunice, Richard, Mire, and Branch.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Expected Conditions
At 6:57 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Branch, or near Church Point, moving southeast at 10 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 6:57 PM CDT to 7:45 PM CDT on August 21, 2026.
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