Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 12 at 7:17PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 12, 2026 - 5:17pm
Expires:
September 12, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 717 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong
thunderstorms near Lisbon, or 9 miles west of El Dorado, moving
southwest at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel 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...
El Dorado, Smackover, Norphlet, Junction City, Calion, Wesson,
Lisbon, Mount Holly, Atlanta, Village, Spearsville, Lillie, Newell,
Three Creeks, Cairo, Hew Hope, Catesville, Marysville and
Summerfield.
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:
Columbia; Union; Claiborne; Union
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov