Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 5:46PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 3:46pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 546 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 32
miles northwest of Broken Bow, or 5 miles north northeast of Pickens,
moving south southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Battiest, Bethel, Mount Herman, Pickens and Sherwood.
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.
Area Description:
McCurtain
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov