Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 6:09PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 4:09pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 609 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles southwest of Umpire, or just east of Gillham Lake, moving south
at 15 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...
Lockesburg, Lebanon, Provo, Geneva and Silver Ridge.
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.
Area Description:
Sevier; Howard
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov