Louisiana, Texas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/26/2026 19:59

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 9:59PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 26, 2026 - 7:59pm
Expires: 
August 26, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description: 
At 959 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from near Benton to 7 miles northwest of Marshall, or extending from 16 miles north of Bossier City to 7 miles northwest of Marshall, moving southeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Shreveport, Bossier City, Marshall, Greenwood, Blanchard, Waskom, Stonewall, Elysian Fields, Deberry, Fosters, Eastwood, Harleton, Scottsville, Jonesville, Bethany, Leigh, Cross Lake, Spring Ridge and Keithville.
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: 
Caddo; Bossier; De Soto; Harrison; Panola
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov