Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 9 at 2:37AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 9, 2026 - 12:37am
Expires:
May 9, 2026 - 1:45am
Description:
At 237 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from 10 miles southeast of Ruston to 6 miles
southeast of Jonesboro, moving east at 40 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...
Columbia, Brownsville-Bawcomville, Richwood, Clarks, Grayson,
Chatham, Eros, Vixen, Luna, Lapine, Fondale, Riverton, Bosco,
Caderville and Pine Grove.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Jackson; Ouachita; Winn; Caldwell
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov