Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 4:33AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 2, 2026 - 2:33am
Expires:
June 2, 2026 - 3:15am
Description:
At 433 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms extending from over Sterlington to 16 miles northeast
of Swartz, or extending from 7 miles north of Swartz to 16 miles
northeast of Swartz, moving south at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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...
Monroe, Claiborne, West Monroe, Swartz, Brownsville-Bawcom,
Brownsville-Bawcomville, Sterlington, Fairbanks, Millhaven,
Guthrie, Deshard and Perryville.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Ouachita
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov