Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 2 at 2:39PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 2, 2026 - 12:39pm
Expires:
April 2, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 239 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5
miles southwest of Brownsville-Bawcomville, moving northeast at 30
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Monroe, Claiborne, West Monroe, Brownsville-Bawcom,
Brownsville-Bawcomville, Swartz, Richwood, Sterlington, Drew, Pine
Grove, Loch Lomon, Fairbanks, Millhaven, Deshard, Guthrie,
Cheniere, Perryville and Lapine.
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:
Union; Ouachita
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov