Louisiana Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/09/2026 00:18

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 9 at 2:18AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 9, 2026 - 12:18am
Expires: 
May 9, 2026 - 1:00am
Description: 
At 218 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles southeast of Ringgold, or 25 miles west of Jonesboro, moving southeast 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, Jonesboro, Arcadia, Coushatta, Ringgold, Sibley, Campti, Gibsland, Doyline, Dubberly, Dixie Inn, Heflin, Simsboro, Martin, Clarence, Hodge, Goldonna and North Hodge.
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: 
Caddo; Bossier; Webster; Claiborne; Lincoln; De Soto; Red River; Bienville; Jackson; Natchitoches; Winn
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov