Louisiana Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/02/2026 11:53

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 1:53PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 2, 2026 - 11:53am
Expires: 
June 2, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description: 
At 153 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles south of Fosters, or 6 miles southeast of Shreveport, moving southwest at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... Shreveport, Bossier City, Fosters, Forbing, Robson, Barksdale Air Force Base, Taylortown, Keithville and Sligo.
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.
Area Description: 
Caddo; Bossier; De Soto
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov