Louisiana Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/26/2026 01:59

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 26 at 3:59AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 26, 2026 - 1:59am
Expires: 
April 26, 2026 - 3:00am
Description: 
At 359 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 9 miles east of Richwood to 13 miles northeast of Jonesboro, or extending from 11 miles southeast of Monroe to 13 miles northeast of Jonesboro, moving southeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Monroe, West Monroe, Columbia, Brownsville-Bawcomville, Brownsville-Bawcom, Swartz, Richwood, Clarks, Grayson, Chatham, Eros, Luna, Vixen, Lapine, Fondale, Bosco, Riverton, Caderville, Pine Grove and Millhaven.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Lincoln; Jackson; Ouachita; Caldwell
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov