Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 7 at 4:52PM CST by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 7, 2026 - 2:52pm
Expires:
March 7, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 452 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles southwest of Montgomery, or 15 miles southeast of Natchitoches,
moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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...
Montgomery, Atlanta, Aloha, Cloutierville, Melrose and Cypress.
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:
Natchitoches; Winn; Grant
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov