Louisiana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/21/2026 13:11

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 3:11PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 21, 2026 - 1:11pm
Expires: 
August 21, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description: 
At 311 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles northwest of Many, or 25 miles west of Natchitoches, 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... Many and Zwolle.
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: 
Sabine
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov