Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 24 at 11:47PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 24, 2026 - 9:47pm
Expires:
April 24, 2026 - 10:45pm
Description:
At 1147 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from 8 miles east of Ringgold to 6 miles west
of Elysian Fields, or extending from 20 miles south of Minden to 13
miles south of Marshall, moving south at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Shreveport, Bossier City, Mansfield, Greenwood, Waskom, Coushatta,
Stonewall, Ringgold, Heflin, Deberry, Elysian Fields, Martin,
Goldonna, South Mansfield, Hall Summit, Keachi, Saline and Lucky.
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.
Area Description:
Caddo; Bossier; Webster; De Soto; Red River; Bienville; Natchitoches; Harrison; Panola
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov