Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 9 at 3:41AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 9, 2026 - 1:41am
Expires:
May 9, 2026 - 2:30am
Description:
At 341 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from 13 miles east of Columbia to 15 miles
south of Natchitoches, moving southeast at 35 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...
Columbia, Jena, Colfax, Olla, Clarks, Montgomery, Grayson, Midway,
Urania, Pollock, Dry Prong, Tullos, Georgetown, Zenoria, Rochelle,
Fishville, Williana, Bentley, Rogers and Lake Iatt.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Natchitoches; Winn; Grant; Caldwell; La Salle
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov