Special Weather Statement Louisiana | Effective 03/11/2026 14:31

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 11 at 4:31PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 11, 2026 - 2:31pm
Expires: 
March 11, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description: 
At 431 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms extending from 17 miles south of Coushatta to 30 miles south of Many, or extending from 16 miles west of Natchitoches to 43 miles south of Natchitoches, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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... Natchitoches, Colfax, Campti, Montgomery, Allen, Provencal, Natchez, Clarence, Goldonna, Robeline, Atlanta, Powhatan, Bermuda, Flora, Cypress, St. Maurice, Melrose, Grand Ecore, Hagewood and Bellwood.
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: 
De Soto; Red River; Sabine; Natchitoches; Winn; Grant
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov