Louisiana Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/26/2026 02:12

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 26 at 4:12AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 26, 2026 - 2:12am
Expires: 
April 26, 2026 - 3:15am
Description: 
At 412 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Cotton Valley, or 13 miles southeast of Springhill, moving southeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... Minden, Homer, Cotton Valley, Evergreen, Holly Springs, Leton, Couchwood and Spring Lake.
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: 
Webster; Claiborne
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA