Special Weather Statement Louisiana, Texas | Effective 03/07/2026 14:44

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 7 at 4:44PM CST by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 7, 2026 - 2:44pm
Expires: 
March 7, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description: 
At 444 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles east of Hemphill, or 43 miles southwest of Natchitoches, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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... Florien, Fisher and Columbus.
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: 
Sabine; Sabine
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov