Tropical Storm Warning Issued for West Cameron
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NOAA issued it on August 31, 2026, 3 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 West Cameron effective immediately through 6:15 PM CDT.
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- Record type
- Tropical Storm Warning
- Affected area
- West Cameron, Louisiana
- Issued
- August 31, 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 3 weeks ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in West Cameron, Louisiana.
Alert Details
A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service Lake Charles LA. The alert was sent at 10:04 AM CDT on August 31, 2026, and is effective from 10:04 AM CDT until 6:15 PM CDT the same day.
Affected Areas
The warning covers West Cameron (LAZ073), including Johnson Bayou, Holly Beach, and Hackberry.
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. Complete preparations for storm surge flooding, especially in low-lying vulnerable areas, before conditions become unsafe. Leave immediately if evacuation orders are given for your area. Heed any flood watches and warnings.
Expected Conditions
Peak wind forecast is 20-30 mph with gusts to 40 mph, with potential for 39 to 57 mph. Peak storm surge inundation potential is 1-3 feet above ground in surge-prone areas. Peak rainfall amounts are additional 1-3 inches, with locally higher amounts. Tornadoes are not expected.
Timeline
The Tropical Storm Warning is in effect from 10:04 AM CDT August 31, 2026, and expires at 6:15 PM CDT August 31, 2026. Storm surge window of concern is Tuesday morning until Wednesday morning.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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