Special Weather Statement Louisiana | Effective 03/09/2026 11:34

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 9 at 1:34PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 9, 2026 - 11:34am
Expires: 
March 9, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description: 
At 134 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Jena, or 28 miles south of Columbia, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 30 mph and nickel 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... Jena and Midway.
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.
Area Description: 
La Salle
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov