Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 23 at 10:43AM CDT until May 23 at 11:45AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 8:43am
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 9:45am
Description:
SVRSHV
The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Grant Parish in north central Louisiana...
Central La Salle Parish in north central Louisiana...
Southeastern Winn Parish in north central Louisiana...
Southeastern Natchitoches Parish in northwestern Louisiana...
* Until 1145 AM CDT.
* At 1043 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from
6 miles southwest of Colfax to 30 miles southeast of Colfax, or
along a line from 26 miles southeast of Natchitoches to 54 miles
south of Winnfield, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable
tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes,
roofs, and outbuildings.
* Locations impacted include...
Colfax, Pollock, Dry Prong, Tullos, Georgetown, Bentley, Fishville,
Williana, Zenoria, Rochelle, Lake Iatt, Rogers, Nebo, Aloha,
Catahoula Lake and Chopin.
Instruction:
Anyone outdoors should move to shelter inside a well-built structure
and stay away from windows. These storms are capable of producing
widespread damaging winds and large hail.
Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. Seek shelter
immediately in an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built
structure.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Grant, LA; La Salle, LA; Natchitoches, LA; Winn, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov