Louisiana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/13/2026 16:29

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 13 at 6:29PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 13, 2026 - 4:29pm
Expires: 
September 13, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description: 
At 629 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 17 miles north of Campti, or 20 miles west of Jonesboro, moving west at 5 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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... Saline, Lucky, Ashland and Chestnut.
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: 
Bienville; Natchitoches
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov