Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 29 at 6:53PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 29, 2026 - 4:53pm
Expires:
April 29, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 653 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from 7 miles northeast of Colfax to 12 miles
southeast of Many, or extending from 25 miles south of Winnfield to
27 miles southwest of Natchitoches, moving southeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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...
Natchitoches, Colfax, Montgomery, Provencal, Natchez, Pollock, Dry
Prong, Robeline, Cloutierville, Melrose, Chopin, Cypress, Gorum,
Bermuda, Aloha, Bellwood, Flora, Kisatchie and Lake Iatt.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Sabine; Natchitoches; Grant
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov