Louisiana, Texas Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/30/2026 02:33

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 30 at 4:33AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 30, 2026 - 2:33am
Expires: 
April 30, 2026 - 3:15am
Description: 
At 433 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles north of Joaquin, or 16 miles southeast of Carthage, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Mansfield, Logansport, Joaquin, South Mansfield, Keachi, Grand Cane, Longstreet, Gloster, Reeds Store, Keat Chie, Kickapoo, Kingston, Frierson, Carmel and Deadwood.
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; Panola; Shelby
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA