Louisiana Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/09/2026 14:42

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 9 at 4:42PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 9, 2026 - 2:42pm
Expires: 
May 9, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description: 
At 442 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles northeast of Many, or 17 miles west of Natchitoches, moving southeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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... Robeline, Marthaville and Hagewood.
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: 
Sabine; Natchitoches
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov