Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 25 at 3:19AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 25, 2026 - 1:19am
Expires:
April 25, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
At 319 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles south of Zwolle, or 36 miles southwest of Natchitoches, moving
southeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Many, Florien, Fisher, Mount Carmel, Negreet, Kisatchie, Columbus,
Belmont, Bellwood, Fairmount, Yellowpine and Gorum.
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.
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.
If on or near Toledo Bend Lake, get out of the water and move indoors
or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles
from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not be
caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Sabine; Natchitoches; Sabine
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender: