Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 9 at 2:56AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 9, 2026 - 12:56am
Expires:
May 9, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
At 256 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from 11 miles southeast of Jonesboro to 10
miles northeast of Converse, or extending from 11 miles southeast of
Jonesboro to 10 miles southeast of Mansfield, moving south at 30 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...
Natchitoches, Mansfield, Winnfield, Many, Coushatta, Zwolle,
Colfax, Olla, Campti, Clarks, Montgomery, Converse, Allen, Oak
Grove, Urania, Pleasant Hill, Florien, Provencal, Natchez and
Martin.
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:
De Soto; Red River; Bienville; Jackson; Sabine; Natchitoches; Winn; Grant; Caldwell; La Salle
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov