Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 11 at 2:50PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 11, 2026 - 12:50pm
Expires:
March 11, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 250 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16
miles east of Jonesboro, 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...
Monroe, Claiborne, West Monroe, Winnfield, Brownsville-Bawcomville,
Brownsville-Bawcom, Swartz, Richwood, Chatham, Dodson, Eros, Sikes,
Vixen, Luna, Lapine, Caderville, Mineral Springs, Cheniere, Calhoun
and Folksville.
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:
Lincoln; Union; Jackson; Ouachita; Winn; Caldwell
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov