Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 11 at 9:08AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 11, 2026 - 7:08am
Expires:
March 11, 2026 - 7:30am
Description:
At 908 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from 15 miles southwest of Ringgold to 12
miles southwest of Coushatta, or extending from 17 miles northeast of
Mansfield to 13 miles southeast of Mansfield, moving northeast at 45
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...
Coushatta, Ringgold, Heflin, Martin, Hall Summit, Saline, Lucky,
Ashland, Castor, Edgefield, Jamestown, Womack, Loggy Bayou,
Crichton, Ninock, Grand Bayou, Armistead, Lake Bistineau South,
Hanna and Evelyn.
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:
Caddo; Bossier; Webster; De Soto; Red River; Bienville; Natchitoches
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov