Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 6 at 5:21PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 6, 2026 - 3:21pm
Expires:
September 6, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 521 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from 41 miles north of Broken Bow to 20 miles
north of Gillham, or extending from 53 miles northwest of De Queen to
24 miles northwest of Umpire, moving southwest at 10 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...
Smithville, Watson, Battiest and Plunketville.
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