Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 12:19PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 10:19am
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
At 1219 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from 13 miles south of Arcadia to 12 miles
east of Columbia, or extending from 15 miles northwest of Jonesboro
to 12 miles east of Columbia, moving north at 30 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...
Monroe, Ruston, Claiborne, West Monroe, Grambling, Columbia,
Brownsville-Bawcomville, Brownsville-Bawcom, Swartz, Richwood,
Arcadia, Dubach, Choudrant, Simsboro, Chatham, Hodge, North Hodge
and Vienna.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Claiborne; Lincoln; Union; Bienville; Jackson; Ouachita; Caldwell
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender: