Louisiana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/26/2026 19:55

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 9:55PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 26, 2026 - 7:55pm
Expires: 
August 26, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description: 
At 955 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 11 miles south of Huttig to over Cullen, or extending from 11 miles south of Huttig to near Springhill, moving southeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Minden, Springhill, Homer, Swartz, Farmerville, Haynesville, Bernice, Sterlington, Cullen, Cotton Valley, Sarepta, Dixie Inn, Shongaloo, Cooley, Dubach, Marion and Vienna.
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. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description: 
Bossier; Webster; Claiborne; Lincoln; Union; Ouachita
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov