Weather Alerts For Elizabeth, LA

# HEADLINE -------------------- WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THURSDAY # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. WHERE Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Louisiana and southeast Texas. WHEN Until 8 PM CDT Thursday. IMPACTS Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. ISSUED AT Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 1:12 PM CDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Lake Charles LA HEADER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Lafayette, Northern Jasper, Upper Jefferson, Allen, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Evangeline, Hardin, Northern Acadia, Northern Calcasieu, Northern Jefferson Davis, Northern Newton, Northern Orange, Rapides, Southern Acadia, Southern Calcasieu, Southern Jasper, Southern Jefferson Davis, Southern Newton, Southern Orange, St. Landry, Tyler, Upper Iberia, Upper St. Martin, Upper Vermilion, Vernon Including the cities of Lumberton, China, Vidor, Kaplan, Buna, Wiergate, Hillister, De Ridder, Newton, Lake Arthur, Reddell, Bunkie, Lawtell, Cottonport, Topsy, Kirbyville, Morse, Farrsville, Eunice, Evadale, Cade, Deweyville, Oretta, Lake Charles, De Quincy, Jamestown, Welsh, Maurice, Roganville, Pickering, Gist, Iowa, Beaver, Opelousas, Bleakwood, Breaux Bridge, Kinder, Fields, Church Point, Simmesport, Mamou, Iota, Bridge City, Ville Platte, Gueydan, Hathaway, Effie, Fenton, Meaux, New Iberia, Bundick Lake, St. Martinville, Slagle, Spurger, Burkeville, Sulphur, Alexandria, Holly Springs, Ivanhoe, Call, Beaumont, Fort Polk, Jasper, Bell City, Warren, Westlake, Mt. Union, Magnolia Springs, Lafayette, Marksville, Elton, Rayne, Mauriceville, Jennings, Oakdale, Moss Bluff, Town Bluff, Fred, St. Landry, Carlyss, Pineville, Hayes, Woodville, Vinton, Branch, Orange, Jeanerette, Silsbee, Mansura, Crowley, and Leesville

# SUMMARY -------------------- This product covers Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas \*\*TROPICAL STORM ARTHUR DEVELOPS NEAR THE MIDDLE TEXAS COAST. TROPICAL STORM WARNING EXTENDED SOUTHWARD\*\* NEW INFORMATION --------------- - CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - None - CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for East Cameron, Lower Iberia, Lower Jefferson, Lower St. Mary, Lower Vermilion, and West Cameron - STORM INFORMATION: - About 160 miles west-southwest of Lake Charles LA or about 120 miles southwest of Beaumont TX - 28.8N 95.5W - Storm Intensity 45 mph - Movement Northeast or 45 degrees at 9 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ Observations have indicated tropical storm force winds in some of the bands of the low pressure area moving up the Texas gulf coast. As a result, the National Hurricane Center has upgraded PTC 1 to Tropical Storm Arthur with maximum sustained winds near 40 MPH. The Tropical Storm Watch has been upgraded to a Tropical Storm Warning for Jefferson county as tropical storm force winds will be possible along the immediate coastline as the bands of Arthur move inland this afternoon and tonight. No other changes have been made to the warnings already in effect. Long duration heavy rainfall from Arthur will exacerbate flooding across southeast Texas as well as southwest, central and south central Louisiana today and Thursday. Rainfall totals of one half to 3 inches are expected with locally higher amounts of 2 to 8 inches possible within tropical rain bands. The highest totals are expected in South Central Louisiana. Coastal flooding with surge values of 2-4 feet are expected this afternoon. Wind gusts of 25-50 MPH can be expected along the southwest and south central Louisiana coasts with wind gusts up to 25 MPH inland. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- - FLOODING RAIN: Protect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible extensive impacts across south central Louisiana. Potential impacts include: - Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues. - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may become dangerous rivers. Flood control systems and barriers may become stressed. - Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed away. Many places where flood waters may cover escape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of moving water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become dangerous. Many road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out. Protect against dangerous rainfall flooding having possible limited to significant impacts across southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana. - SURGE: Protect against life-threatening surge having possible significant impacts across southeast Texas, southwest and south central Louisiana. Potential impacts in this area include: - Areas of inundation with storm surge flooding accentuated by waves. Damage to several buildings, mainly near the coast. - Sections of near-shore escape routes and secondary roads become weakened or washed out, especially in usually vulnerable low spots. - Major beach erosion with heavy surf breaching dunes. Strong and numerous rip currents. - Moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. Several small craft broken away from moorings, especially in unprotected anchorages. Elsewhere across Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas, little to no impact is anticipated. - WIND: Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time across Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas. - TORNADOES: Protect against a tornado event having possible limited impacts across Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas. Potential impacts include: - The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution of emergency plans during tropical events. - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power and communications disruptions. - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off, shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown off roads, and boats pulled from moorings. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- - EVACUATIONS: Follow the advice of local officials. - OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: Rapidly rising flood waters are deadly. If you are in a flood-prone area, consider moving to higher ground. Never drive through a flooded roadway. Remember, turn around don't drown! Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather radio or local news outlets for official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes to the forecast. Ensure you have multiple ways to receive weather warnings. - ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION: - For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov - For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org - For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org NEXT UPDATE ----------- The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather Service in Lake Charles LA around 4 PM CDT, or sooner if conditions warrant. # DETAILS -------------------- ISSUED AT Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 11:41 AM CDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Lake Charles LA AL012026 HEADER Tropical Storm Arthur Local Statement Special Advisory Number 6

# HEADLINE -------------------- FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. WHERE Portions of Louisiana, including the following parishes, Allen, Avoyelles, Beauregard, East Cameron, Evangeline, Lafayette, Lower Iberia, Lower St. Martin, Lower St. Mary, Lower Vermilion, Northern Acadia, Northern Calcasieu, Northern Jefferson Davis, Rapides, Southern Acadia, Southern Calcasieu, Southern Jefferson Davis, St. Landry, Upper Iberia, Upper St. Martin, Upper St. Mary, Upper Vermilion, Vernon and West Cameron and southeast Texas, including the following areas, Hardin, Lower Jefferson, Northern Jasper, Northern Newton, Northern Orange, Southern Jasper, Southern Newton, Southern Orange, Tyler and Upper Jefferson. WHEN Through Thursday evening. IMPACTS Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. ADDITIONAL DETAILS - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood ISSUED AT Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 3:45 AM CDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Lake Charles LA HEADER Flood Watch # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Lafayette, Allen, Avoyelles, Beauregard, East Cameron, Evangeline, Hardin, Lower Iberia, Lower Jefferson, Lower St. Martin, Lower St. Mary, Lower Vermilion, Northern Acadia, Northern Calcasieu, Northern Jasper, Northern Jefferson Davis, Northern Newton, Northern Orange, Rapides, Southern Acadia, Southern Calcasieu, Southern Jasper, Southern Jefferson Davis, Southern Newton, Southern Orange, St. Landry, Tyler, Upper Iberia, Upper Jefferson, Upper St. Martin, Upper St. Mary, Upper Vermilion, Vernon, West Cameron Including the cities of Marksville, Bridge City, Oakdale, Newton, Wiergate, Gist, Burns Point, Forked Island, Effie, Pineville, Burkeville, De Ridder, Crowley, Bayou Vista, Lafayette, Centerville, Sea Rim State Park, Oretta, Cypremort Point, Bleakwood, Klondike, Morse, Buna, Sulphur, Simmesport, Warren, Kirbyville, Vidor, Morgan City, Westlake, Evadale, Eunice, Silsbee, Intracoastal City, Hillister, Stephensville, China, Iota, Gueydan, Slagle, Creole, Roganville, Alexandria, Elton, De Quincy, Vinton, Fred, Church Point, Mauriceville, Ville Platte, Maurice, Orange, Bundick Lake, Port Arthur, Fields, Lawtell, Opelousas, Carlyss, Topsy, St. Martinville, Jeanerette, Pickering, Deweyville, Jennings, Grand Lake, Beaumont, Branch, Breaux Bridge, Mamou, Cottonport, Magnolia Springs, Franklin, Bell City, Nederland, Beaver, Cade, Abbeville, Hathaway, Hackberry, New Iberia, Cameron, Farrsville, Ivanhoe, Leesville, Grand Chenier, Mt. Union, Meaux, Call, Patterson, St. Landry, Lake Charles, Jamestown, Welsh, Avery Island, Iowa, Reddell, Moss Bluff, Rutherford Beach, Sabine Pass, Kinder, Mansura, Fort Polk, Kaplan, Rayne, Jasper, Bunkie, Town Bluff, Lake Arthur, Berwick, Woodville, Johnson Bayou, Lumberton, Fenton, Hayes, Holly Springs, and Spurger

There is a Marginal Severe Storm Risk for your location. Continue reading for today's outlook from the National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center. -------------------- National Severe Storm Outlook THERE IS A MODERATE RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS PARTS OF ILLINOIS AND INDIANA THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS TONIGHT OVER SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA AND SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI SUMMARY Numerous severe thunderstorms are expected this afternoon into tonight, with the peak threat centered over Illinois and Indiana. Intense tornadoes, swaths of damaging gusts over 75 mph and damaging wind-driven large hail will all be possible. MO/IL/IN An intense and fast-moving shortwave trough continues to approach the Midwest today, with an associated 90+ knot mid level jet streaking across the region. A very strong southerly low-level jet precedes this trough, and has resulted in widespread thunderstorms over central IL. The effects of this early convection will be important to the mesoscale details of where the main risk of severe storms will develop later today. The primary outflow boundary from ongoing storms currently extends from extreme northeast MO into south-central IL, and continues to sag southward. Strong heating is occurring to the south of the boundary, and given the intense low-level flow, some northward return is expected. However, it appears unlikely to substantially destabilize as far north as earlier forecasts. The zone in vicinity of the boundary will become very unstable by mid-late afternoon, with forecast soundings continuing to show impressive shear values and hodograph structures suggestive of tornadic supercell potential. Very large hail and damaging winds will also be possible with this activity as it tracks quickly eastward into central IN. Strong tornadoes are possible. By mid-evening, a line of severe storms will likely extend from central MO into southern IN, with damaging winds becoming the primary threat. Southeast MN A small area of heating/destabilization has developed near the surface low over southern MN. Cold temperatures aloft and strong deep-layer shear suggests a threat of a few severe storms capable of hail and gusty/damaging winds this afternoon. LA/MS Tropical Storm Arthur will track northward and affect LA and southern MS tonight. A zone of strong southerly low-level winds to the east of the circulation will result in some concern for overnight and pre-dawn tornadoes across southeast LA into far southern MS. Southern AZ/NM Scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms are expected across southeast AZ and southwest NM. Strong heating and ample instability will pose a risk of damaging wind gusts in the strongest cells.