Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 5:37AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 18, 2026 - 3:37am
Expires:
April 18, 2026 - 4:15am
Description:
At 537 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from 36 miles north of Manchester to 23 miles
north of Manchester, or extending from 52 miles north of Clarksville
to 39 miles north of Clarksville, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Battiest, Bethel, Mount Herman, Pickens, Sherwood, Ringold and
Rufe.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
McCurtain
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender: