Louisiana, Texas Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/26/2026 04:55

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 26 at 6:55AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 26, 2026 - 4:55am
Expires: 
April 26, 2026 - 5:45am
Description: 
At 655 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lodi, or 20 miles north of Marshall, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 30 mph and nickel 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... Vivian, Jefferson, Oil City, Smithland, Lodi, Kildare, Gray and Pruett.
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: 
Caddo; Cass; Marion
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA