Louisiana, Texas Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/29/2026 15:55

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 29 at 5:55PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 29, 2026 - 3:55pm
Expires: 
April 29, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
At 555 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 11 miles southeast of Mansfield to near Patroon, or extending from 11 miles southeast of Mansfield to 19 miles southeast of Center, moving southeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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... Natchitoches, Milam, Many, Zwolle, Converse, Patroon, Allen, Oak Grove, Pleasant Hill, Florien, Provencal, Natchez, Huxley, Noble, Fisher, Robeline, Belmont, Negreet, Marthaville and Mount Carmel.
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: 
De Soto; Sabine; Natchitoches; Shelby; Sabine
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA