Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 7 at 4:25PM CST by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 7, 2026 - 2:25pm
Expires:
March 7, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 425 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles northwest of Midway, or 25 miles southwest of Columbia, moving
northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Olla, Clarks, Urania, Burlington, Standard, Spaulding, Kelly and
Zenoria.
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:
Caldwell; La Salle
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov