Special Weather Statement Louisiana | Effective 04/02/2026 11:05

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 2 at 1:05PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 2, 2026 - 11:05am
Expires: 
April 2, 2026 - 11:45am
Description: 
At 105 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Heflin, or 13 miles south of Minden, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Gibsland, Dubberly, Heflin, Mount Lebanon, Ada, Sailes and Ogden.
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.
Area Description: 
Webster; Claiborne; Bienville
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA