Louisiana Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/12/2026 17:53

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 12 at 7:53PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 12, 2026 - 5:53pm
Expires: 
June 12, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description: 
At 753 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Grambling, moving southeast at 5 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... Ruston, Grambling, Simsboro and Vienna.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description: 
Lincoln; Jackson
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA