Louisiana Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/30/2026 02:51

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 30 at 4:51AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 30, 2026 - 2:51am
Expires: 
April 30, 2026 - 3:30am
Description: 
At 451 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Colfax, or 26 miles south of Winnfield, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...Penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Jena, Colfax, Midway, Pollock, Dry Prong, Fishville, Bentley, Rogers, Nebo, Lake Iatt and Catahoula 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: 
Grant; La Salle
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA