Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 11:43AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 18, 2026 - 9:43am
Expires:
April 18, 2026 - 10:15am
Description:
At 1143 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from near Mooringsport to 8 miles south of
Waskom, or extending from 21 miles northwest of Shreveport to 17
miles southwest of Shreveport, moving east at 50 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...
Shreveport, Bossier City, Greenwood, Blanchard, Waskom, Benton,
Mooringsport, Fosters, Cross Lake, Dixie, Ferguson, Barksdale Air
Force Base, Forbing, Bethany, Caddo Lake, Red Chute, Linton and
Bodcau.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Caddo; Bossier; Marion; Harrison
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender: