Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 1:30AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 11:30pm
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
At 130 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Jena, or 25 miles south of Columbia, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Jena, Midway, Nebo and Catahoula Lake.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
La Salle
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov