Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 22 at 2:07PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 22, 2026 - 12:07pm
Expires:
September 22, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 207 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Claiborne, moving south at 20 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...
Monroe, Claiborne, West Monroe, Brownsville-Bawcomville,
Brownsville-Bawcom, Lapine, Cheniere, Drew, Luna, Folksville,
Caderville, Fondale and Eureka.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
If on or near Cheniere Lake, get out of the water and move indoors or
inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles from
the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not be
caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Ouachita
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov