Louisiana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/23/2026 14:53

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 - 4:00pm
Description: 
At 453 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Many, or 25 miles southwest of Natchitoches, moving southwest at 10 mph. Another strong thunderstorm was located 10 miles east southeast of Florien, moving south at 10 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... Many, Florien, Fisher, Mount Carmel and Negreet.
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