Arkansas, Texas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/26/2026 19:00

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 26, 2026 - 7:00pm
Expires: 
August 26, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description: 
At 900 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from over Saratoga to near New Boston, or extending from 7 miles south of Mineral Springs to near New Boston, moving southeast at 15 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... Texarkana, Wake Village, Ashdown, New Boston, Mineral Springs, Nash, Hooks, Redwater, Maud, Red Lick, Wilton, Tollette, Fulton, Ogden, Mandeville, Richmond, Saratoga, Leary and Mount Pleasant.
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; Miller; Bowie; Cass
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov