Special Weather Statement Louisiana | Effective 03/11/2026 09:35

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 11 at 11:35AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 11, 2026 - 9:35am
Expires: 
March 11, 2026 - 10:00am
Description: 
At 1135 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Arcadia, or 12 miles west of Grambling, moving northeast at 40 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... Arcadia, Simsboro, Vienna, Lisbon, Mount Zion and Corinth.
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: 
Claiborne; Lincoln; Bienville
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov