Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 25 at 8:43PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 25, 2026 - 6:43pm
Expires:
May 25, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
At 843 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm just
southeast of Blanchard, or 5 miles northwest of Shreveport, moving
southwest at 15 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...
Shreveport, Greenwood, Blanchard and Cross Lake.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
If on or near Cross 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
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov