Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 10:47PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 8:47pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
At 1047 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Belcher, or 19 miles north of Shreveport, moving south at 30 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...
Vivian, Benton, Plain Dealing, Oil City, Mooringsport, Hosston,
Belcher, Gilliam, Gray, Cavett, Dixie, Alden Bridge, Caddo Lake,
Bolinger and Rocky Mount.
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; Marion; Harrison
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov