Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 13 at 4:45PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 13, 2026 - 2:45pm
Expires:
September 13, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 445 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong
thunderstorms 15 miles northwest of Clarks, or 14 miles northwest of
Columbia, moving southwest at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny 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, Jonesboro, Columbia, Jena, Arcadia, Olla,
Clarks, Grayson, Midway, Urania, Choudrant, Simsboro, Chatham,
Hodge, North Hodge, Vienna and Tullos.
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:
Claiborne; Lincoln; Bienville; Jackson; Ouachita; Winn; Grant; Caldwell; La Salle
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov