Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 6:48AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 4:48am
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 5:30am
Description:
At 648 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Joinerville, or near Henderson, 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...
Henderson, Overton, Troup, New London, Arp, Joinerville,
Turnertown, Minden, New Salem, Pinehill, Ponta, New Summerfield,
New Chapel Hill, Mount Enterprise, Gallatin, Reklaw, Brachfield,
Laneville, Glenfawn and Concord.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Smith; Cherokee; Rusk; Panola; Shelby
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov