Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 10:26AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 8:26am
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 9:15am
Description:
At 1026 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Coushatta, or 17 miles east of Mansfield, moving north at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Coushatta, Martin, Hall Summit, Edgefield, Crichton, Loggy Bayou,
Grand Bayou, Armistead, Ninock, Evelyn, Womack, Rambin and
Caspiana.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Caddo; Bossier; De Soto; Red River; Bienville
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov