Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 1:52PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 2, 2026 - 11:52am
Expires:
June 2, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 152 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong
thunderstorms near Homer, moving southwest at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Minden, Homer, Arcadia, Haynesville, Sibley, Cotton Valley,
Gibsland, Dubberly, Dixie Inn, Shongaloo, Evergreen, Athens,
Lisbon, Mount Lebanon, Holly Springs, Spring Lake, Leton, Gilark
and Ada.
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.
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:
Bossier; Webster; Claiborne; Bienville
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov