Louisiana Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/22/2026 15:24

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 5:24PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 22, 2026 - 3:24pm
Expires: 
May 22, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description: 
At 524 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles south of Mooringsport, or 15 miles northwest of Shreveport, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... Bossier City, Blanchard, Benton, Mooringsport, Dixie, Ferguson and Bethany.
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
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov