Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 12:59PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 10:59am
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 1259 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Kilgore, moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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...
Longview, Henderson, Kilgore, White Oak, Overton, Tatum, New
London, Clarksville City, Beckville, Joinerville, Liberty City,
Lakeport, Easton, Warren City, Monroe, Oak Hill, Stewart, Chalk
Hill and Church Hill.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
If on or near Martin Lake, get out of the water and move indoors or
inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles from
the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not be
caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Gregg; Harrison; Rusk; Panola
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov