Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 11 at 6:58AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 11, 2026 - 4:58am
Expires:
March 11, 2026 - 5:30am
Description:
At 658 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from near Sarepta to over Fosters, or
extending from 10 miles south of Springhill to over Bossier City,
moving southeast at 25 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...
Bossier City, Minden, Springhill, Homer, Haughton, Haynesville,
Sibley, Cullen, Cotton Valley, Sarepta, Doyline, Dixie Inn,
Dubberly, Heflin, Shongaloo, Eastwood, Fosters, Evergreen and
Couchwood.
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:
Columbia; Bossier; Webster; Claiborne; Bienville
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov