Louisiana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/05/2026 15:32

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 5:32PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 5, 2026 - 3:32pm
Expires: 
September 5, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description: 
At 532 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from over Cotton Valley to 6 miles south of Gibsland, or extending from 11 miles south of Springhill to 17 miles southeast of Minden, moving southwest at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Minden, Haughton, Ringgold, Sibley, Cotton Valley, Gibsland, Sarepta, Doyline, Dixie Inn, Dubberly, Heflin, Eastwood, Evergreen, Jamestown, Mount Lebanon, Gilark, Couchwood, Princeton, Fillmore and Noles Landing.
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: 
Bossier; Webster; Claiborne; Bienville
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov