Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 11:17PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 9:17pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 10:15pm
Description:
At 1117 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from 7 miles east of Jonesboro to 12 miles
southwest of Ringgold, or extending from 7 miles east of Jonesboro to
20 miles northeast of Mansfield, moving south at 25 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...
Natchitoches, Winnfield, Jonesboro, Coushatta, Campti, Allen,
Martin, Clarence, Goldonna, Tullos, Dodson, Hall Summit, Saline,
Lucky, Ashland, Calvin, Edgefield, Atlanta, Powhatan and Sikes.
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:
De Soto; Red River; Bienville; Jackson; Natchitoches; Winn; Grant; La Salle
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov