Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 28 at 3:02PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 28, 2026 - 1:02pm
Expires:
August 28, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 302 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Grambling, moving south at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Ruston, Grambling, Arcadia, Gibsland, Dubach, Choudrant, Simsboro,
Chatham, Hodge, North Hodge, Vienna, East Hodge, Lucky, Athens,
Bienville, Quitman, Eros, Bryceland, Mount Lebanon and Mount Olive.
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:
Claiborne; Lincoln; Bienville; Jackson; Ouachita
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov