Louisiana Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/08/2026 19:50
At 950 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Merryville, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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...
De Ridder, Merryville, Singer, Dry Creek, Bivens, Tulla, and Bundick
Lake.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.