Louisiana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/21/2026 14:39

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 4:39PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 21, 2026 - 2:39pm
Expires: 
August 21, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description: 
At 439 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Columbia, moving south at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... Columbia and Grayson.
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: 
Caldwell
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov