Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 6:40PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 4:40pm
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 640 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Stonewall, or 14 miles south of Shreveport, moving east at 15 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...
Stonewall and Frierson.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
If on or near Wallace Lake, get out of the water and move indoors or
inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles from
the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not be
caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Caddo; De Soto
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov