Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 2:35AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 12:35am
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
At 235 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from Toledo Bend Dam or 11 miles south of
Natchitoches to 22 miles southeast of Hemphill, moving southeast at
25 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...
Natchitoches, Kisatchie, Bellwood, Flora, Cypress, Gorum, Melrose,
Cloutierville, Mount Carmel and Chopin.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Sabine; Natchitoches
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov