Tropical Storm Warning Issued for East Cameron LA
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NOAA issued it on July 17, 2026, 5 weeks ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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NWS Lake Charles has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for East Cameron effective immediately through June 17.
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- Record type
- Tropical Storm Warning
- Affected area
- East Cameron, Louisiana
- Issued
- July 17, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Lake Charles LA
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 5 weeks ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in East Cameron, Louisiana.
Alert Details
A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued by NWS Lake Charles LA. The alert is effective from 2026-06-16T16:05:00-05:00 and expires 2026-06-17T00:15:00-05:00. The warning indicates tropical storm-force winds are expected within the area.
Affected Areas
The alert covers East Cameron (LAZ074), including Cameron, Creole, and Grand Chenier.
What You Should Do
Plan for hazardous wind of equivalent tropical storm force. Efforts to protect property should now be underway. Prepare for limited wind damage. For storm surge, assemble disaster supplies and know your evacuation route. Leave if evacuation orders are given. Heed any flood watches and warnings. If a tornado warning is issued, be ready to shelter quickly.
Expected Conditions
Peak wind forecast: 25-35 mph with gusts to 40 mph, with potential for 39-57 mph. Peak storm surge inundation: 2-4 feet above ground. Additional rainfall: 3-6 inches with locally higher amounts. Situation is somewhat favorable for a few tornadoes.
Timeline
The warning is in effect starting June 16 at 4:05 PM CDT and expires June 17 at 12:15 AM CDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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