Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 9 at 1:40AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 8, 2026 - 11:40pm
Expires:
May 9, 2026 - 12:15am
Description:
At 140 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Dubberly, or 7 miles southeast of Minden, moving east at 50 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 outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Ruston, Minden, Grambling, Arcadia, Sibley, Gibsland, Dubberly,
Heflin, Simsboro, Hodge, North Hodge, Vienna, East Hodge,
Bienville, Quitman, Bryceland, Mount Lebanon, Brice, Sailes and
Liberty Hill.
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:
Webster; Claiborne; Lincoln; Bienville; Jackson
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov