Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/26/2026 19:27

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 9:27PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 26, 2026 - 7:27pm
Expires: 
August 26, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description: 
At 927 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from near Smithland to near Rocky Branch, or extending from 9 miles south of Stamps to 19 miles east of Mount Pleasant, moving southeast at 25 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... Atlanta, Vivian, Jefferson, Linden, Benton, Hughes Springs, Queen City, Plain Dealing, Oil City, Fouke, Mooringsport, Bradley, Hosston, Rodessa, Belcher, Garland, Ida and Gilliam.
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: 
Hempstead; Miller; Lafayette; Caddo; Bossier; Cass; Marion; Harrison
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov