Louisiana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/21/2026 12:12

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 2:12PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 21, 2026 - 12:12pm
Expires: 
August 21, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description: 
At 212 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Frogmore, or near Ferriday, moving southeast at 5 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Frogmore around 220 PM CDT.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for northeastern Louisiana.
Area Description: 
Concordia
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov