Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 7 at 10:51AM CST by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 7, 2026 - 8:51am
Expires:
March 7, 2026 - 9:30am
Description:
At 1051 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong
thunderstorms extending from over Emmet to 8 miles north of
Brightstar, or extending from 6 miles southwest of Prescott to 11
miles northeast of Atlanta, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 30 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...
Texarkana, Hope, Atlanta, Wake Village, Prescott, Stamps,
Lewisville, Nash, Queen City, Redwater, Maud, Red Lick, Fouke,
Emmet, Buckner, Perrytown, Rosston, Garland and Fulton.
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:
Little River; Hempstead; Nevada; Miller; Lafayette; Columbia; Bowie; Morris; Cass
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov