Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 12 at 6:56PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 12, 2026 - 4:56pm
Expires:
September 12, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 656 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5
miles northeast of Buckner, or 6 miles northwest of Waldo, moving
south 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...
Magnolia, Stamps, Waldo, Lewisville, McNeil, Fouke, Bradley,
Taylor, Emerson, Buckner, Garland, Canfield, Bussey, Smithland,
Welcome, Macedonia, Brightstar, Calhoun and Mount Vernon.
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; Columbia
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov