Louisiana Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/06/2026 14:50

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 6 at 4:50PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 6, 2026 - 2:50pm
Expires: 
May 6, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description: 
At 450 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15 miles south of Jena, or 5 miles east of Ball, moving northeast at 60 mph. Another strong thunderstorm was indicated just south of Pineville, and moving east northeast at 50 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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... Catahoula Lake.
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: 
Grant; La Salle
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov