Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 4:02PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 2:02pm
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 402 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles west of Farmerville, or 19 miles north of Ruston, moving east
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...
Farmerville, Cooley, Bayou D Arbonne Lake and Shiloh.
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.
If on or near Lake D'Arbonne, 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:
Lincoln; Union
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov