Arkansas, Louisiana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/05/2026 15:08

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 5:08PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 5, 2026 - 3:08pm
Expires: 
September 5, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description: 
At 508 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Canfield, or 14 miles northwest of Springhill, moving southwest at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Bradley, Canfield, Gin City, Pleasant Valley, Canale, Fort Lynn and State Line.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. 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: 
Miller; Lafayette; Bossier
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov