Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 4:53PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 2:53pm
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 453 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 19
miles southwest of Colfax, or 27 miles south of Natchitoches, moving
southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
Mainly rural areas of South Central Natchitoches Parish.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Natchitoches
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov