Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 12 at 5:39PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 12, 2026 - 3:39pm
Expires:
September 12, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 539 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong
thunderstorms 7 miles east of Prescott, moving southwest at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Hope, Nashville, Prescott, Mineral Springs, Emmet, Wilton, Blevins,
Perrytown, Rosston, Tollette, Fulton, Washington, Willisville, Ben
Lomond, Bodcaw, Bluff City, Saratoga, Oak Grove and McCaskill.
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:
Sevier; Howard; Little River; Hempstead; Nevada; Lafayette
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov